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I Never Sang for My Father

1988Movie1 h 48 minPG

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

A man who wants to move on with his life by moving to California and marry his girlfriend, finds it difficult as he still lives in the towering shadow of his aging father.

Feels like

  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Generational Conflict
  • Melodramatic
  • Character-Driven
  • Strained Relationships
  • Subtle Performances
  • Quietly Devastating
  • Domestic Drama
  • Bittersweet

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Jack O'Brien
Written by
Robert Anderson
Produced by
Iris Merlis
Music by
Conrad Susa

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Facts

June 15, 1988 · 1 h 48 min · PG

Released
June 15, 1988
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Abusive Parents, Alliterative Name, Bleak Abyss Retirement Home +7

  • Abusive Parents
  • Alliterative Name
  • Bleak Abyss Retirement Home
  • Downer Ending
  • Family Drama
  • The Film of the Play
  • Tagline
  • It's All About Me
  • Toxic Family Influence
  • Maligned Mixed Marriage

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream I Never Sang for My Father?"

Questions about I Never Sang for My Father

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Where can I stream I Never Sang for My Father?

Tubi TV

In the United States, I Never Sang for My Father is free with ads on Tubi TV.

Is I Never Sang for My Father worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8.1).

Is I Never Sang for My Father okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is I Never Sang for My Father plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.