My Father, My Son (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1988, My Father, My Son is a drama, war and tv movie film directed by Jeff Bleckner, running about 88 minutes. “A true story of love and courage.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an Admiral orders the use of Agent Orange in Vietnam, he has no idea the deadly consequences of his actions for his son.
Who’s in it. My Father, My Son stars Keith Carradine as Lt. Elmo Zumwalt III, Karl Malden as Elmo Zumwalt Jr., Jenny Lewis as Maya and Margaret Klenck as Kathy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, My Father, My Son 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, My Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Father, My Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Father, My Son (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Father, My Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Father, My Son worth watching?
- My Father, My Son holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Father, My Son?
- My Father, My Son stars Keith Carradine, Karl Malden, Jenny Lewis, Margaret Klenck and Grace Zabriskie.
- When was My Father, My Son released?
- My Father, My Son was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.