Where can I watch I Never Sang for My Father (1970)?

In US, I Never Sang for My Father is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is I Never Sang for My Father worth watching?

I Never Sang for My Father holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in I Never Sang for My Father?

I Never Sang for My Father stars Gene Hackman, Melvyn Douglas, Dorothy Stickney, Estelle Parsons and Elizabeth Hubbard.

When was I Never Sang for My Father released?

I Never Sang for My Father was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.

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I Never Sang for My Father (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 6.7

Released in 1970, I Never Sang for My Father is a drama and family film directed by Gilbert Cates, running about 92 minutes. “A motion picture the whole world has taken to its heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Hackman plays a New York professor who wants a change in his life, and plans to get married to his girlfriend and move to California. His mother understands his need to get away, but warns him that moving so far away could be hard on his father. Just before the wedding, the mother dies. Hackman's sister (who has been disowned by their father for marrying a Jewish man) advises him to live his own life, and not let himself be controlled by their father.

Who’s in it. I Never Sang for My Father stars Gene Hackman as Gene Garrison, Melvyn Douglas as Tom Garrison, Dorothy Stickney as Margaret Garrison and Estelle Parsons as Alice, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, I Never Sang for My Father has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Never Sang for My Father page.

If you liked it. Fans of I Never Sang for My Father tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch I Never Sang for My Father (1970)?: In US, I Never Sang for My Father is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is I Never Sang for My Father worth watching?: I Never Sang for My Father holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in I Never Sang for My Father?: I Never Sang for My Father stars Gene Hackman, Melvyn Douglas, Dorothy Stickney, Estelle Parsons and Elizabeth Hubbard.
When was I Never Sang for My Father released?: I Never Sang for My Father was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.