A Farewell to Fools (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2013, A Farewell to Fools is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Bogdan Dumitrescu, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Set during World War II, somewhere in Eastern Europe. A German soldier is found dead near the village. The local authorities must find the culprit, or they will be all shot by the Nazis the morning after. There's no way to find the guilty one, but there's Ipu, the madman of the village, whom they promise a hero's funeral if he will claims responsibility and agrees to die in their place. He must decide, and time is running out.
Who’s in it. A Farewell to Fools stars Gérard Depardieu as Ipu, Harvey Keitel as Father Johanis, Laura Morante as Margherita and Bogdan Iancu as Alex, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, A Farewell to Fools has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Farewell to Fools page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Farewell to Fools tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Farewell to Fools (2013)?
- In US, A Farewell to Fools is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Farewell to Fools worth watching?
- A Farewell to Fools holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Farewell to Fools?
- A Farewell to Fools stars Gérard Depardieu, Harvey Keitel, Laura Morante, Bogdan Iancu and Alexandru Bindea.
- When was A Farewell to Fools released?
- A Farewell to Fools was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.