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Father, Mother, Child

1996Movie1 h 49 minPG

DramaFamily
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

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

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Edu and Maricel are coming back together in a film that will tug at your heart.

A married couple decides to adopt a baby girl and raise her as their own, but internal family problems arise when the two are blessed with a biological child.

Feels like

  • Intimate Family Drama
  • Realistic Domestic Conflict
  • Emotional Pathos
  • Parental Love & Jealousy
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Filipino Cultural Context
  • Heartfelt Resolution
  • Social Realism

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Jose Javier Reyes
Written by
Jose Javier Reyes
Produced by
Malou N. Santos
Music by
Nonong Buencamino

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Facts

February 29, 1996 · 1 h 49 min · PG

Released
February 29, 1996
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
Filipino
Made in
Philippines
Available in
42 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Father, Mother, Child?"

Questions about Father, Mother, Child

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Father, Mother, Child?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Father, Mother, Child from Apple TV Store. It streams in 14 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Father, Mother, Child worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Father, Mother, Child okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Father, Mother, Child plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Father, Mother, Child in English?

Filipino

No, it was made in Filipino.