My Father's Stories (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2021, My Father's Stories is a comedy and drama film directed by Jean-Pierre Améris, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Lyon, 1960s. Emile is twelve years old. His father is a hero. He says he is a judo champ, a parachutist, a soccer player and even a personal advisor to General de Gaulle. Now he wants to save French Algeria! Fascinated and proud, Emile willingly follows his father in missions of utmost danger: tailing, spying, delivering top-secret letters. Emile carries out his orders in all seriousness. He even recruits Luca, a new classmate, into his secret combat. But what if the father’s exploits were all phony, and far too dangerous for children?
Who’s in it. My Father's Stories stars Benoît Poelvoorde as André Choulans, Audrey Dana as Denise Choulans, Jules Lefebvre as Émile Choulans and Tom Levy as Luca Biglioni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, My Father's Stories 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 My Father's Stories page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Father's Stories tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Father's Stories (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Father's Stories change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Father's Stories worth watching?
- My Father's Stories holds an audience score of 5.6 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's Stories?
- My Father's Stories stars Benoît Poelvoorde, Audrey Dana, Jules Lefebvre, Tom Levy and Nicolas Bridet.
- When was My Father's Stories released?
- My Father's Stories was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.