Where can I watch Father (1988)?

In US, Father is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Father worth watching?

Father holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Father stars Eiji Bandô, Makoto Nonomura, Kin Sugai, Kogan Ashiya and Daigo Kusano.

Father was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.

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1988 · Film · ★ 4.8

Released in 1988, Father is a drama film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 74 minutes.

What it’s about. A middle-aged man's family loses patience with him as he struggles with his seemingly directionless life.

Who’s in it. Father stars Eiji Bandô as Kikutaro Higure, Makoto Nonomura as Daijiro, Kin Sugai as Matsu and Kogan Ashiya as Kanawa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Father has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Father page.

If you liked it. Fans of Father tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Where can I watch Father (1988)?: In US, Father is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Father worth watching?: Father holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Father?: Father stars Eiji Bandô, Makoto Nonomura, Kin Sugai, Kogan Ashiya and Daigo Kusano.
When was Father released?: Father was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.