Blood Father (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2016, Blood Father is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Jean-François Richet, running about 88 minutes. “They left him no choice..” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-con reunites with his estranged wayward 16-year old daughter to protect her from drug dealers who are trying to kill her.
Who’s in it. Blood Father stars Mel Gibson as John Link, Erin Moriarty as Lydia, William H. Macy as Kirby Curtis and Michael Parks as Preacher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Blood Father has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel 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 Blood Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood Father tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blood Father (2016)?
- In US, Blood Father is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, 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 Blood Father worth watching?
- Blood Father holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blood Father?
- Blood Father stars Mel Gibson, Erin Moriarty, William H. Macy, Michael Parks and Thomas Mann.
- When was Blood Father released?
- Blood Father was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.