Forgetting Dad (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2008, Forgetting Dad is a documentary film directed by Matt Sweetwood, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A man suffers a minor car accident, and a week later constructs a new identity, claiming he can't "remember" being a father. Nearly twenty years later, his amnesia persists, yet no brain damage or physical cause are ever found. Enthralling and thought-provoking, "Forgetting Dad" offers an award-winning case study of dissociation, parental abandonment, and family enmenshment in mental illness.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Forgetting Dad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forgetting Dad page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forgetting Dad (2008)?
- In US, Forgetting Dad is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Forgetting Dad worth watching?
- Forgetting Dad holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Forgetting Dad released?
- Forgetting Dad was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.