The Father

1988·Movie
1h 58min
IMDb7.5

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About

A charged power struggle between spouses. A tug of war to the death of an only child as ends and means. From an August Strindberg play.
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Crew

Directed by:
Bo Widerberg
Written by:
Bo Widerberg, August Strindberg
Produced by:
Pia Ehrnvall
Composed by:
Alvar Piehl, Gábor Pasztor

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Is The Father worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Father?

1 h 58 min

The Father runs 1 h 58 min.

What language is The Father in?

Swedish

It was made in Swedish. Produced in Sweden.

What tropes does The Father use?

Adaptation Name ChangeJerkass Has a PointBuilding of AdventureSpeech-Centric WorkOutliving One's OffspringFantasy SequenceAmbiguous SituationUnreliable NarratorJerkassThrough the Eyes of MadnessSlain in Their SleepThe Revealand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Father, including Adaptation Name Change, Jerkass Has a Point, Building of Adventure.

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