The Good Father
Synopsis
Bill is a man who's very bitter about his divorce and losing custody of his son. So, when one of his friends is being sued for divorce by his wife so that she can enter a lesbian relationship, Bill decides to help his friend gain custody of his son...in any way that they can devise, including using a sleazeball lawyer. But while Bill feels that feminism has robbed him of his family, he begins to be appalled at what he and Roger have done.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Newell
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Hampton, Peter Prince
- Original Score
- Richard Hartley
- Original Title
- The Good Father
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Greenpoint Films, Film Four International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Newell
Christopher Hampton, Peter Prince
Richard Hartley
Michael Coulter
Peter Hollywood
Ann Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Newell
Director
Christopher Hampton
Writer
Peter Prince
Writer
Michael Coulter
Director of Photography
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
Peter Hollywood
Editor
Adrian Smith
Production Design
Pip Newbery
Costume Design
Ann Scott
Producer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Father
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What is The Good Father about?
Bill is a man who's very bitter about his divorce and losing custody of his son. So, when one of his friends is being sued for divorce by his wife so that she can enter a lesbian relationship, Bill decides to help his friend gain custody of his son...in any way that they can devise, including using a sleazeball lawyer. But while Bill feels that feminism has robbed him of his family, he begins to be appalled at what he and Roger have done.
Who directed The Good Father?
The Good Father was directed by Mike Newell.
Who stars in The Good Father?
The principal cast of The Good Father includes Anthony Hopkins, Jim Broadbent, Harriet Walter, Frances Viner, Simon Callow.
When was The Good Father released and how long is it?
The Good Father was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Good Father?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Good Father was composed by Richard Hartley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Good Father?
The Good Father holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).