The Father (2020)
A man's grip on reality loosens, revealing a disorienting and intimate world of doubt and melancholy.
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.
How intense is The Father?
The Father has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Father feels like
- Tone
- melancholysuspensefulcerebralintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Father
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Father for you?
Is The Father scary?
No. The Father is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Father gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Father sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Father OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Father?
The Father runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream The Father?
The Father is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Father have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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