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In the Name of the Father

1971Movie1 h 49 minNR

DramaHistory
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

In 1958 Angelo, a rich and spoiled boy, enters a religious school, where students are tired of its vice-rector, and the strict rules and old-fashioned teaching methods of priests.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Not for warmth, comfort or romance.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Marco Bellocchio
Written by
Marco Bellocchio
Produced by
Franco Cristaldi
Music by
Nicola Piovani

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Facts

October 12, 1971 · 1 h 49 min · NR

Released
October 12, 1971
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
History, Drama, Mystery, Comedy
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Framing the Guilty Party, Don't You Dare Pity Me!, My God, What Have I Done? +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream In the Name of the Father?"

Questions about In the Name of the Father

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream In the Name of the Father?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is In the Name of the Father worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7).

Will In the Name of the Father make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

Is In the Name of the Father in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.

What tropes does In the Name of the Father use?

Framing the Guilty PartyDon't You Dare Pity Me!My God, What Have I Done?Dirty CowardArtistic License – HistoryGood Cannot Comprehend Evil"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueAsshole VictimAcquitted Too LateJerkassBlatant LiesGood Cop/Bad Copand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Framing the Guilty Party, Don't You Dare Pity Me!, and My God, What Have I Done?.