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The Father

2020Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

Drama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic888.5Rotten Tomatoes98%92%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

A realistic, deeply empathetic, and disquieting look at the fraying fabric of memory and identity.

A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages and, as he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.

Feels like

  • Heartbreaking Dementia Drama
  • Subjective Reality Distortion
  • Anthony Hopkins Masterclass
  • Non-Linear Narrative Puzzle
  • Intergenerational Caregiving Struggle
  • Psychological Horror of Aging
  • Emotionally Devastating
  • Olivia Colman Performance
  • Fragmented Memory Structure

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Florian Zeller
Written by
Florian Zeller, Christopher Hampton
Produced by
Philippe Carcassonne, David Parfitt, Jean-Louis Livi
Music by
Ludovico Einaudi

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Facts

December 23, 2020 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
December 23, 2020
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
France, United Kingdom
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$21 million
Available in
72 countries

Tropes

Adaptation Name Change, Outliving One's Offspring, Wham Line +9

  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Outliving One's Offspring
  • Wham Line
  • I Want My Mommy!
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Anachronic Order
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • Elder Abuse
  • Bleak Abyss Retirement Home
  • Speech-Centric Work
  • Left the Background Music On
  • Jerkass

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Father?"

Questions about The Father

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Father?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Father from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 48 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Father worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.2, Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 88).

Is The Father okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imageryStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Can I half-watch The Father?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 9 for ambiguity.

Is The Father plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was The Father a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$21 million

Yes: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What tropes does The Father use?

Adaptation Name ChangeOutliving One's OffspringWham LineI Want My Mommy!Mood WhiplashAnachronic OrderJerkass Has a PointElder AbuseBleak Abyss Retirement HomeSpeech-Centric WorkLeft the Background Music OnJerkassand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Adaptation Name Change, Outliving One's Offspring, and Wham Line.