Father to Be (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1979, Father to Be is a comedy film directed by Lasse Hallström, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Bosse works at an advertising agency while working on the novel of the century. At a burger restaurant he meets Lena, and before he knows it, she is pregnant. Bosse starts thinking that his life is all over, he won't get any more career opportunities, and never again will he have time for late night parties.
Who’s in it. Father to Be stars Magnus Härenstam as De unga älskande - Bosse, Anki Lidén as De unga älskande - Lena, Micha Gabay as Den avskyvärde kompisen and Ulf Brunnberg as Björn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Father to Be has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Father to Be page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father to Be tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father to Be (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Father to Be change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Father to Be worth watching?
- Father to Be holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Father to Be?
- Father to Be stars Magnus Härenstam, Anki Lidén, Micha Gabay, Ulf Brunnberg and Stig Ossian Ericson.
- When was Father to Be released?
- Father to Be was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.