The Father (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2020, The Father is a drama film directed by Florian Zeller, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Father stars Anthony Hopkins as Anthony, Olivia Colman as Anne, Mark Gatiss as The Man and Olivia Williams as The Woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, The Father sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $21M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Father tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Father (2020)?
- In US, The Father is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Father worth watching?
- The Father holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Father?
- The Father stars Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss, Olivia Williams and Imogen Poots.
- When was The Father released?
- The Father was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.