My Big Fat Father (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1992, My Big Fat Father is a drama film directed by Kjell-Åke Andersson, running about 102 minutes. “My dad is normal, but only I understand.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Summer of 1959. 11-year old Osvald spend his summer holiday with his parents in the countryside of Södermanland. His father has promised to play soccer with him and get some exercise. He also promised the locals to teach the church choir an Argentine mass. The father has a slight alcohol problem, so will he be able to do it?
Who’s in it. My Big Fat Father stars Nick Börjlind as Osvald Nilsson, Rolf Lassgård as Fritz Algot 'Tjaffo' Nilsson, Ann Petrén as Victoria Nilsson and Gunilla Röör as Birgitta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, My Big Fat 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 My Big Fat Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Big Fat Father tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Big Fat Father (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Big Fat Father change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Big Fat Father worth watching?
- My Big Fat Father holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Big Fat Father?
- My Big Fat Father stars Nick Börjlind, Rolf Lassgård, Ann Petrén, Gunilla Röör and Krister Henriksson.
- When was My Big Fat Father released?
- My Big Fat Father was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.