Fathers and Sons (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, Fathers and Sons is a drama and history film directed by Bernhard Sinkel, running about 520 minutes.
What it’s about. Follows two wealthy families in Germany during the first half of the 20th century. One of them is German, the other one Jewish.
Who’s in it. Fathers and Sons stars Burt Lancaster as Geheimrat Carl Julius Deutz, Julie Christie as Charlotte Deutz geb. von Döring, Bruno Ganz as Heinrich Beck and Dieter Laser as Friedrich Deutz, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fathers and Sons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fathers and Sons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fathers and Sons (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fathers and Sons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Fathers and Sons?
- Fathers and Sons stars Burt Lancaster, Julie Christie, Bruno Ganz, Dieter Laser and Tina Engel.
- When was Fathers and Sons released?
- Fathers and Sons was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 520 minutes.