The Good Father (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1985, The Good Father is a drama film directed by Mike Newell, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Bill is a man who's very bitter about his divorce and losing custody of his son. So, when one of his friends is being sued for divorce by his wife so that she can enter a lesbian relationship, Bill decides to help his friend gain custody of his son...in any way that they can devise, including using a sleazeball lawyer. But while Bill feels that feminism has robbed him of his family, he begins to be appalled at what he and Roger have done.
Who’s in it. The Good Father stars Anthony Hopkins as Bill Hooper, Jim Broadbent as Roger Miles, Harriet Walter as Emmy Hooper and Frances Viner as Cheryl Langford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Good 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 The Good Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Father tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Father (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Good Father change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Good Father worth watching?
- The Good Father holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Good Father?
- The Good Father stars Anthony Hopkins, Jim Broadbent, Harriet Walter, Frances Viner and Simon Callow.
- When was The Good Father released?
- The Good Father was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.