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I Never Sang for My Father

1970Movie1 h 32 minPG

Drama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes100%84%
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes100%84%

Summary

A man living in the towering shadow of his aging father finds it difficult to start a new chapter in his life by marrying his girlfriend and moving to California.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Gilbert Cates
Written by
Robert Anderson
Produced by
Gilbert Cates
Music by
Al Gorgoni, Barry Mann

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Facts

October 18, 1970 · 1 h 32 min · PG

Released
October 18, 1970
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
38 countries

Tropes

Abusive Parents, Alliterative Name, Bleak Abyss Retirement Home +8

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream I Never Sang for My Father?"

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Where can I stream I Never Sang for My Father?

fuboTV

In the United States, I Never Sang for My Father streams on fuboTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is I Never Sang for My Father worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is I Never Sang for My Father okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is I Never Sang for My Father plot-driven or character-driven?

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