A Father's Revenge (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, A Father's Revenge is a thriller film directed by John Herzfeld.
What it’s about. German terrorists kidnap the crew of an aeroplane as they leave the airport. The terrorists demand the release of two of their colleagues, who are to be extradited to the USA. The father of one of the stewardesses decides he can no longer wait for diplomacy, and so flies out to Germany. There, frustration leads him to hire a former SAS counter-terrorism expert. Together they hunt down the terrorists.
Who’s in it. A Father's Revenge stars Brian Dennehy as Paul Hobart, Joanna Cassidy as Barbara Hobart, Anthony Valentine as Vickers and Ron Silver as Max Greenwald, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Father's Revenge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Father's Revenge page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Father's Revenge tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Father's Revenge (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Father's Revenge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Father's Revenge worth watching?
- A Father's Revenge holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Father's Revenge?
- A Father's Revenge stars Brian Dennehy, Joanna Cassidy, Anthony Valentine, Ron Silver and Christoph M. Ohrt.
- When was A Father's Revenge released?
- A Father's Revenge was released in 1988.