When Father Was Away on Business (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1985, When Father Was Away on Business is a drama film directed by Emir Kusturica, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. Tito's break-up with Stalin in 1948 marked the beginning of not only confusing, but also very dangerous years for many hard-core Yugoslav communists. A careless remark about the newspaper cartoon is enough for Mesha to join many arrested unfortunates. His family is now forced to cope with the situation and wait for his release from prison.
Who’s in it. When Father Was Away on Business stars Mirjana Karanović as Senija 'Sena' Zolj, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović as Mehmed 'Meša' Zolj, otac, Mustafa Nadarević as Zijah 'Zijo' Zulfikarpašić and Mira Furlan as Ankica Vidmar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, When Father Was Away on Business 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 When Father Was Away on Business page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Father Was Away on Business tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Father Was Away on Business (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When Father Was Away on Business change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When Father Was Away on Business worth watching?
- When Father Was Away on Business holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in When Father Was Away on Business?
- When Father Was Away on Business stars Mirjana Karanović, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Mustafa Nadarević, Mira Furlan and Pavle Vuisić.
- When was When Father Was Away on Business released?
- When Father Was Away on Business was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.