The Father's Shadow (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2018, The Father's Shadow is a drama and horror film directed by Gabriela Amaral Almeida, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. When a child is forced to become the house's adult because her father is sick and her mother is dead, there's an inversion in the natural order of things. Childhood becomes a saga. And the frustrated parenthood turns into a conviction.
Who’s in it. The Father's Shadow stars Nina Medeiros as Dalva, Luciana Paes as Cristina, Júlio Machado as Jorge and Rafael Raposo as Elton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Father's Shadow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Father's Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Father's Shadow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Father's Shadow (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Father's Shadow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Father's Shadow worth watching?
- The Father's Shadow holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Father's Shadow?
- The Father's Shadow stars Nina Medeiros, Luciana Paes, Júlio Machado, Rafael Raposo and Eduardo Gomes.
- When was The Father's Shadow released?
- The Father's Shadow was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.