The Father
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.
Where to watch The Father in United States
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Where is The Father streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Superfresh Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Telecine Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Apple TV Store |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Father
The Father is a 2020 English-language drama film directed by Florian Zeller. The cast is led by Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 3600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Father was produced by Les Films du Cru, Film4 Productions, and F Comme Film and made in France and United Kingdom. It was released on December 23, 2020, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $21 million worldwide.
- Director
- Florian Zeller
- Writers
- Florian Zeller, Christopher Hampton
- Release date
- December 23, 2020
- OTT release
- March 26, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $21 million
- Production
- Les Films du Cru, Film4 Productions, F Comme Film
The Father cast & crew
The Father was directed by Florian Zeller and written by Florian Zeller and Christopher Hampton.
The cast features Anthony Hopkins as Anthony, Olivia Colman as Anne, Mark Gatiss as The Man, Olivia Williams as The Woman, Imogen Poots as Laura, and Rufus Sewell as Paul.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ludovico Einaudi, cinematography is by Ben Smithard, and it was produced by Simon Friend and Paul Grindey.
Is The Father worth watching?
The Father holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 3,645 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Father is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Father
The Father isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
It first became available to stream digitally on March 26, 2021.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Father
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony
Olivia Colman
Anne
Mark Gatiss
The Man
Olivia Williams
The Woman
Imogen Poots
Laura
Rufus Sewell
Paul
Ayesha Dharker
Dr. Sarai
Roman Zeller
Boy
The Father — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Father in United States?
The Father is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Father in?
The Father is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Father?
The Father runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is The Father rated?
The Father is rated PG-13. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 3,645 ratings.
▸When did The Father release on OTT?
The Father became available digitally on March 26, 2021.
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