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Dear Father

1979Movie1 h 41 min

Comedy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.5/5
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.5/5

Summary

In Caro papá, Dino Risi is telling the story of the decadent lifestyle, and dysfunctional family, of a wealthy businessman (played to perfection by Risi's favorite leading man, Vittorio Gassman).

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Dino Risi
Written by
Dino Risi, Marco Risi, Bernardino Zapponi
Produced by
Adriano De Micheli, Pio Angeletti
Music by
Manuel De Sica

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Facts

April 11, 1979 · 1 h 41 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 11, 1979
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
French
Made in
Canada, France, Italy
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Dear Father?"

Questions about Dear Father

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dear Father?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Dear Father worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.2 and Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5).

Will Dear Father make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and dark humor (6 of 10).

Is Dear Father plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Dear Father in English?

ItalianFrench

No, it was made in Italian, with some French.