Padre Padrone (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1977, Padre Padrone is a drama film directed by Paolo Taviani, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. The true story of the life of Gavino Ledda, the son of a Sardinian shepherd, and how he managed to escape his harsh, almost barbaric existence by slowly educating himself, despite violent opposition from his brutal father.
Who’s in it. Padre Padrone stars Seiichi Tanabe, Omero Antonutti as Padre, Itsuji Itao and Kei Tanaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Padre Padrone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Padre Padrone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Padre Padrone tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Padre Padrone (1977)?
- In US, Padre Padrone is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Padre Padrone worth watching?
- Padre Padrone holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Padre Padrone?
- Padre Padrone stars Seiichi Tanabe, Omero Antonutti, Itsuji Itao, Kei Tanaka and Saverio Marconi.
- When was Padre Padrone released?
- Padre Padrone was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.