My Father the Hero (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1991, My Father the Hero is a comedy and drama film directed by Gérard Lauzier, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Veronique, living with her divorced mother, is going on holiday to Mauritius with her father. To impress a local boy, Benjamin, she manages to complicate the situation by making up stories about her father. She presents him as her lover, a mercenary and even a secret agent which gets her into trouble and then her father has to start playing along...
Who’s in it. My Father the Hero stars Gérard Depardieu as André Arnel, Marie Gillain as Véronique "Véro" Arnel, Catherine Jacob as Christelle and Charlotte de Turckheim as Irina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, My Father the Hero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Father the Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Father the Hero tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Father the Hero (1991)?
- In CA, My Father the Hero is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Father the Hero worth watching?
- My Father the Hero holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Father the Hero?
- My Father the Hero stars Gérard Depardieu, Marie Gillain, Catherine Jacob, Charlotte de Turckheim and Gérard Hérold.
- When was My Father the Hero released?
- My Father the Hero was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.