A Man Like My Father (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2015, A Man Like My Father is a notable film, running about 125 minutes. “Everyone has a dream.... Everyone has a past...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Juan returns to Cape Town with his family from their life in England when he discovers his mother is dying. She insists she wants her conflicted son to reconcile with his alcoholic dad, but all the younger man remembers of his childhood is disappointment and shame and although he wants to be with his mother he intensely dislikes his father, though it's probably more a case of Juan hating who he is himself, because of his father.
Who’s in it. A Man Like My Father stars Elma Postma, Sandra Prinsloo, Neels Van Jaarsveld and Albert Maritz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, A Man Like My Father sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Man Like My Father page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Man Like My Father (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Man Like My Father change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Man Like My Father worth watching?
- A Man Like My Father holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Man Like My Father?
- A Man Like My Father stars Elma Postma, Sandra Prinsloo, Neels Van Jaarsveld, Albert Maritz and Antionette Louw.
- When was A Man Like My Father released?
- A Man Like My Father was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.