

I Never Sang for My Father
“A motion picture the whole world has taken to its heart.”
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.
Where to watch I Never Sang for My Father in United States
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Where is I Never Sang for My Father streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
About I Never Sang for My Father
I Never Sang for My Father is a 1970 English-language drama film directed by Gilbert Cates. The cast is led by Gene Hackman, Melvyn Douglas, Dorothy Stickney. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV.
I Never Sang for My Father was produced by Janel Productions and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 18, 1970, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Gilbert Cates
- Writers
- Robert Anderson
- Release date
- October 18, 1970
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Janel Productions, Columbia Pictures
I Never Sang for My Father cast & crew
I Never Sang for My Father was directed by Gilbert Cates and written by Robert Anderson.
The cast features Gene Hackman as Gene Garrison, Melvyn Douglas as Tom Garrison, Dorothy Stickney as Margaret Garrison, Estelle Parsons as Alice, Elizabeth Hubbard as Dr. Margaret 'Peggy' Thayer, and Lovelady Powell as Norma.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Al Gorgoni, cinematography is by George Stoetzel, and it was produced by Gilbert Cates.
Is I Never Sang for My Father worth watching?
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, I Never Sang for My Father is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of I Never Sang for My Father

Gene Hackman
Gene Garrison

Melvyn Douglas
Tom Garrison

Dorothy Stickney
Margaret Garrison

Estelle Parsons
Alice

Elizabeth Hubbard
Dr. Margaret 'Peggy' Thayer
Lovelady Powell
Norma
Daniel Keyes
Dr. Mayberry

Conrad Bain
Rev. Sam Pell
Jon Richards
Marvin Scott
Nikki Counselman
Waitress
Carol Peterson
1st Nurse

Sloane Shelton
2nd Nurse
I Never Sang for My Father — FAQs
▸Where can I watch I Never Sang for My Father in United States?
I Never Sang for My Father is streaming on fuboTV in United States.
▸Is I Never Sang for My Father on fuboTV?
Yes — I Never Sang for My Father is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is I Never Sang for My Father in?
I Never Sang for My Father is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is I Never Sang for My Father?
I Never Sang for My Father runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is I Never Sang for My Father rated?
I Never Sang for My Father is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 42 ratings.











