Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.
Cast |
Olivia Colman, Anthony Hopkins, Mark Gatiss, Olivia Williams, Imogen Poots, Rufus Sewell, Ayesha Dharker |
Director |
Florian Zeller |
Screenplay | Christopher Hampton, Florian Zeller, from the play by Florian Zeller |
Music | Ludovico Einaudi |
Cinematography | Ben Smithard |
Editing | Yorgos Lamprinos |
Made in | 2020 |
Produced by | Trademark Films, Cine@, AG Studios NYC, Embankment Films, F Comme Film, Film4, Viewfinder |
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned | Rated PG-13 for some strong language, and thematic material |
Runtime | 97 |
USA version is usually but not always the same as South African release. Versions released on streaming or DVD, Blu-ray or Video may also differ. |
12A: Suitable for 12 years and older | Upsetting scenes, Domestic abuse, Infrequent strong language |
Runtime | 96 |
British version is usually but not always the same as South African release. Versions released on streaming or DVD, Blu-ray or Video may also differ. |
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Suggested age limit 14 + |
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Scale (Max) | 20 | |
What the Critics say | ||
Metacritic.com 39 critics | 17 | |
Rottentomatoes critics 160 critics | 17 | |
Rottentomatoes tomatometer Tomatometer Led by stellar performances and artfully helmed by writer-director Florian Zeller, The Father presents a devastatingly empathetic portrayal of dementia | 20 | |
CommonSenseMedia Kat Halstead Alzheimer's drama has strong language and adult themes. | 15 | |
ScreenIt Jim Judy All of which makes “The Father” one of the best flicks of 2020. | 16 | |
What the People say | ||
Metacritic.com users 28 users | 19 | |
Rottentomatoes users 100+ users | 14 | |
Rottentomatoes popcornmeter Popcornmeter | 18 | |
IMDB 2758 Netizens | 16 | |
Average .. 84% | 17 |