Fatherland (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2015, Fatherland is a drama and documentary film directed by Tarryn Lee Crossman, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Fatherland is a coming-of-age documentary set in the remote South African bush. It follows a group of Afrikaner boys over 9 days at a military-style camp in the spirit of their fathers before them. However, what starts out as basic training, fitness and camaraderie soon intensifies as the true nature of the camp is revealed and the boys are forced to question their place in the ‘New South Africa’.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Fatherland sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 Fatherland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fatherland tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fatherland (2015)?
- In US, Fatherland is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fatherland worth watching?
- Fatherland holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Fatherland released?
- Fatherland was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.