Father’s Chair (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 2012, Father’s Chair is a drama film directed by Luciano Moura, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Theo is living the good life in an upscale Brazilian neighborhood. He’s a hardworking doctor, husband, and father. However, Theo has chosen his career over his family, and little by little he discovers that his world is crumbling around him. His beloved mentor and surrogate father is dying, and his wife announces that she wants a divorce. Yet nothing prepares him for the day when he comes home to discover that his 15-year-old son, Pedro, has disappeared. Theo takes to the road in search of his son. In a journey that leads him throughout Brazil, Theo discovers what really matters to him. Searching for his missing son, Theo finds himself.
Who’s in it. Father’s Chair stars Wagner Moura as Theo Gadelha, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa as Takano Akinori, Masami Nagasawa as Teruko Takano and Keiko Takeshita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Father’s Chair has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Father’s Chair page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father’s Chair tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father’s Chair (2012)?
- In US, Father’s Chair is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Father’s Chair worth watching?
- Father’s Chair holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Father’s Chair?
- Father’s Chair stars Wagner Moura, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa, Masami Nagasawa, Keiko Takeshita and Brás Antunes.
- When was Father’s Chair released?
- Father’s Chair was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.
