My Father Is Coming (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1991, My Father Is Coming is a comedy film directed by Monika Treut, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Vicky, an out-of-work actress, struggling waitress and lesbian has her whole life thrown into turmoil when her father comes from Germany to visit. The main problem is that Vicky has told him she is a successful actress and happily married. She enlists the help of a gay friend to play her husband. Using a large range of characters—gay, lesbian, straight, transsexuals—the film creates a funny and touching view of family dynamics and sexuality.
Who’s in it. My Father Is Coming stars Alfred Edel as Hans, Annie Sprinkle as Annie, Shelley Kästner as Vicky and Michael Massee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, My Father Is Coming has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Father Is Coming page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Father Is Coming tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Father Is Coming (1991)?
- In US, My Father Is Coming is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Father Is Coming worth watching?
- My Father Is Coming holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Father Is Coming?
- My Father Is Coming stars Alfred Edel, Annie Sprinkle, Shelley Kästner, Michael Massee and Michael Waite.
- When was My Father Is Coming released?
- My Father Is Coming was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.