Dear Father (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1979, Dear Father is a comedy film directed by Dino Risi, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. In Caro papá, Dino Risi is telling the story of the decadent lifestyle, and dysfunctional family, of a wealthy businessman (played to perfection by Risi's favorite leading man, Vittorio Gassman). Risi paints his portrait against a backdrop of an Italy where the new permissiveness has run rampant, traditional socio-cultural values have been usurped by consumerism, and the streets have become an open battleground for politically extremist groups (the '70s were dubbed "The Years of Lead" due to the great number of terrorist acts, and politically motivated assassinations).
Who’s in it. Dear Father stars Vittorio Gassman as Albino Millozza, Aurore Clément as Margot, Andrée Lachapelle as Giulia and Stefano Madia as Marco Millozza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dear Father 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 Dear Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Father tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Father (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dear Father change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dear Father worth watching?
- Dear Father holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dear Father?
- Dear Father stars Vittorio Gassman, Aurore Clément, Andrée Lachapelle, Stefano Madia and Julien Guiomar.
- When was Dear Father released?
- Dear Father was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.