The Prodigal Father (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1974, The Prodigal Father is a drama film directed by Adrian Petringenaru, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. This film is about the changes in the countryside happening in Romania around 1945, when am agrarian reform happens.
Who’s in it. The Prodigal Father stars Toma Caragiu as Oaie, Marga Barbu as Catinca, Gheorghe Dinică as Marin and Vasile Nițulescu as Necșești, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Prodigal Father has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prodigal Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prodigal Father tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prodigal Father (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Prodigal Father change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Prodigal Father worth watching?
- The Prodigal Father holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Prodigal Father?
- The Prodigal Father stars Toma Caragiu, Marga Barbu, Gheorghe Dinică, Vasile Nițulescu and Florin Zamfirescu.