Papa (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2018, Papa is a drama film directed by Dan Israely. “True growth starts with family” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man, Ben Freidman (Scott Wilson) raised by wealthy adoptive Jewish parents in Beverly Hills, decides that he is ready to finally meet his biological parents. He faces disappointment upon learning of the death of his biological mother. His biological father, meanwhile, resides in a psychiatric care unit.
Who’s in it. Papa stars Robert Scott Wilson as Ben Freidman, David Proval as David Dresner, Paul Sorvino as Danny and Daryl Hannah as Sarah Freidman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Papa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Papa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Papa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Papa (2018)?
- In US, Papa is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Papa worth watching?
- Papa holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Papa?
- Papa stars Robert Scott Wilson, David Proval, Paul Sorvino, Daryl Hannah and Frankie Avalon.
- When was Papa released?
- Papa was released in 2018.