The Father (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1971, The Father is a drama film directed by Yılmaz Güney, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. "Baba" is a bitter melodrama set in Istambul. A father is not able to earn enough money to feed his family. He is waiting to emigrate to Germany. When his landlord's son kills a man while drunk, the father is prepared to answer for the deed himself, provided that the landlord supports his wife and children. As there is little difference for the father between ten years in prison or ten years in a foreign country, he regards this to be the best solution.
Who’s in it. The Father stars Yılmaz Güney as Cemal, Müserref Tezcan as Nil, Kuzey Vargın as Koray and Aytaç Arman as Ali, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Father has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Father change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Father worth watching?
- The Father holds an audience score of 7.4 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 Yılmaz Güney, Müserref Tezcan, Kuzey Vargın, Aytaç Arman and Mehmet Büyükgüngör.
- When was The Father released?
- The Father was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.