A Voyage Round My Father (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1984, A Voyage Round My Father is a drama film directed by Alvin Rakoff, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A successful lawyer struck with blindness in middle age continues his battles in the courtroom with the assistance of his family. As his son deals with bitter memories of their relationship, he also seeks his father's respect and love and in the process learns to love in return.
Who’s in it. A Voyage Round My Father stars Laurence Olivier as Clifford Mortimer, Alan Bates as John Mortimer, Jane Asher as Elizabeth and Elizabeth Sellars as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, A Voyage Round My Father sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AcornTV Amazon Channel and Acorn TV Apple TV channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Voyage Round My Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Voyage Round My Father tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Voyage Round My Father (1984)?
- In US, A Voyage Round My Father is available to stream on AcornTV Amazon Channel and Acorn TV Apple TV channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Voyage Round My Father worth watching?
- A Voyage Round My Father holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Voyage Round My Father?
- A Voyage Round My Father stars Laurence Olivier, Alan Bates, Jane Asher, Elizabeth Sellars and Michael Aldridge.
- When was A Voyage Round My Father released?
- A Voyage Round My Father was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.