My Old Man (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, My Old Man is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Erman, running about 100 minutes. “They said a lot of bad things about my father. But they didn't know the real man behind the rumors... and it took all my love and faith to prove them wrong.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unlucky horse trainer, Frank Butler, wins big at the track and buys his 16-year old daughter a horse to salvage their relationship. When Frank is hurt prior to the opening race, Jo must go it alone.
Who’s in it. My Old Man stars Kristy McNichol as Jo Butler, Warren Oates as Frank Butler, Eileen Brennan as Marie and Howard Rollins as Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, My Old Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Old Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Old Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Old Man (1979)?
- In US, My Old Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Old Man worth watching?
- My Old Man holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Old Man?
- My Old Man stars Kristy McNichol, Warren Oates, Eileen Brennan, Howard Rollins and Joseph Maher.
- When was My Old Man released?
- My Old Man was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.