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I'm The Father

2002·Movie
1h 42min

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Marco and Melanie, a young married couple, are living a life of passion, chaos, and all the little frustrations of everyday existence. Their love for each other seems like a beacon on heavy seas. But career pressure, burned toast, and dirty laundry are eroding all tenderness, and they never seem to find enough time for their six-year-old son, Benny, either. Their world is about to fall apart when Melanie moves out, taking Benny with her. She files for divorce, and Marco makes a decision that is not only going to change his own life. He suddenly discovers his own unique way of being a father … I’m the Father is a modern portrait of a generation which appears to fail its own ambitions: After all, how do you combine a job, children, love and all the other challenges of everyday life – without giving yourself up in the process? And then what happens when positions become entrenched and a divorce seems inevitable?
Slice-of-Life DramaRelationship StrugglesModern ParenthoodDivorce & FamilyEmotional RealismSelf-Discovery JourneySocial ObservationContemporary German CinemaLife Balance Challenges

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is I'm The Father worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is I'm The Father?

1 h 42 min

I'm The Father runs 1 h 42 min.

What language is I'm The Father in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch I'm The Father?

2ATDE

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