This Is My Father
“A Journey of the Heart.”
Synopsis
When schoolteacher Kieran Johnson discovers that his father was not a French sailor (as he had been led to believe) but rather an Irish farmer, he looks to his mother for answers. When she refuses to provide any, Kieran travels to Ireland.
Top Cast
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Aidan Quinn
Kieran O'Day
James Caan
Kieran Johnson
Stephen Rea
Mission Priest
John Cusack
Eddie Sharp
Jacob Tierney
Jack
Colm Meaney
Seamus
Donal Donnelly
John Maney
Brendan Gleeson
Garda Jim
John Kavanaugh
Liam Finneran
Eamon Morrissey
Father Mooney
Maria McDermottroe
Mrs. Maney
Gina Moxley
Widow Flynn
Moya Farrelly
Fiona Flynn
Moira Deady
Mrs. Kearney
Susan Almgren
Betty
Pauline Hutton
Maria
Fiona Glascott
Nuala
Françoise Graton
Old Fiona
Release History & Theatrical Window
Seattle International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 7, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Quinn
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Quinn
- Original Score
- Dónal Lunny
- Original Title
- This Is My Father
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Hummingbird Communications, Filmline International, Father Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Quinn
Paul Quinn
Dónal Lunny
Declan Quinn
Glenn Berman
Nicolas Clermont, Kieran Corrigan, Philip King, Aidan Quinn, Declan Quinn
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Quinn
Director
Paul Quinn
Writer
Nicolas Clermont
Producer
Philip King
Producer
Dónal Lunny
Original Music Composer
Declan Quinn
Director of Photography
Glenn Berman
Editor
Frank Conway
Production Design
Consolata Boyle
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Is My Father
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Is My Father about?
When schoolteacher Kieran Johnson discovers that his father was not a French sailor (as he had been led to believe) but rather an Irish farmer, he looks to his mother for answers. When she refuses to provide any, Kieran travels to Ireland.
Who directed This Is My Father?
This Is My Father was directed by Paul Quinn.
Who stars in This Is My Father?
The principal cast of This Is My Father includes Aidan Quinn, James Caan, Stephen Rea, John Cusack, Jacob Tierney.
When was This Is My Father released and how long is it?
This Is My Father was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did This Is My Father make at the box office?
This Is My Father grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for This Is My Father?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Is My Father was composed by Dónal Lunny.
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Is My Father?
This Is My Father holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).