Encouraged by his girlfriend Ellie, Sebastian and his Italian immigrant father, Salvo, spend the 4th of July weekend with her wealthy and exceedingly eccentric family. The gathering soon develops into a culture clash, allowing father and son to discover the true meaning of family.
In the United States, About My Father streams on Starz and Lionsgate+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 32 other countries.
Is About My Father worth watching?
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (38).
Is About My Father okay for kids?
PG-13
Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will About My Father make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).
Can I half-watch About My Father?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Was About My Father a box office flop?
Budget$29 million
Box office$18 million
Yes: it cost about $29 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 62% of its budget.