The Father (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1973, The Father is a drama and family film directed by Henrik Malyan.
What it’s about. Builder Hovsep Manukyan's big and restless family hosts his old father Poghos who is forced to move from his native village. Many good and bad, funny and sad, important and unimportant events take place in the family of Hovsep, that help the older and the young to share their most valuable experience - culture of life, co-existence and devotion.
Who’s in it. The Father stars Mher Mkrtchyan as Ovsep, Azat Sherents, Varduhi Varderesyan as Nvard and Yuriy Kayurov as Semen Semenovich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, 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 (1973)?
- 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 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Father?
- The Father stars Mher Mkrtchyan, Azat Sherents, Varduhi Varderesyan, Yuriy Kayurov and Yuriy Kayurov.
- When was The Father released?
- The Father was released in 1973.