A Loving Father (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2002, A Loving Father is a drama film directed by Jacob Berger, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Writer Léo Shepherd lives in rural France together with his daughter Virginia, who manages his affairs. One day Virginia gets a call from the Swedish Academy. Léo has won the Nobel Prize for Literature. His estranged son Paul tries desperately to contact him, but is denied every time by his sister. When Léo starts traveling to the ceremony in Stockholm by motor bike, Paul decides to follow him and try to speak to him. Clearly Léo doesn't want to be followed, starts speeding and gets involved in a accident, but isn't badly hurt. The police confuse another motorist for Shepherd and announce his death. Paul, driven by his childhood experiences, decides to kidnap his father.
Who’s in it. A Loving Father stars Gérard Depardieu as Léo Shepherd, Guillaume Depardieu as Paul, Sylvie Testud as Virginia and Julien Boisselier as Arthur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, A Loving Father has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Loving Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Loving Father tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Loving Father (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Loving Father change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Loving Father worth watching?
- A Loving Father holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Loving Father?
- A Loving Father stars Gérard Depardieu, Guillaume Depardieu, Sylvie Testud, Julien Boisselier and Hiam Abbass.
- When was A Loving Father released?
- A Loving Father was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.