Papa
“True growth starts with family”
Synopsis
A young man, Ben Freidman (Scott Wilson) raised by wealthy adoptive Jewish parents in Beverly Hills, decides that he is ready to finally meet his biological parents. He faces disappointment upon learning of the death of his biological mother. His biological father, meanwhile, resides in a psychiatric care unit.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Papa – Official Trailer (2018)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-03
Top Cast
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Robert Scott Wilson
Ben Freidman
David Proval
David Dresner
Paul Sorvino
Danny
Daryl Hannah
Sarah Freidman
Frankie Avalon
Jack Freidman
Mischa Barton
Jennifer
Ann-Margret
Barbara
Vincent Pastore
Frankie Vincent
Eric Roberts
Dr. Eric Owens
Michael Madsen
Ivan
Hector David Jr.
Alberto
Rachel Reilly
Tiffany
Jeff DeCrosta Jr.
Scott
Rene Michelle Aranda
Robin
Dar Zuzovsky
Sheila
Kurtis Anton
Wedding Drummer
Bryson Pitts
Young Ben
Renee Garcia
Mariah
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Israely
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Israely
- Original Score
- Mark Daniel Dunnett
- Original Title
- Papa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- D.I. Productions, Knesset Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Israely
Dan Israely
Mark Daniel Dunnett
Sonny Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Israely
Director
Dan Israely
Writer
Mark Daniel Dunnett
Original Music Composer
Sonny Brown
Director of Photography
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 Papa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Papa about?
A young man, Ben Freidman (Scott Wilson) raised by wealthy adoptive Jewish parents in Beverly Hills, decides that he is ready to finally meet his biological parents. He faces disappointment upon learning of the death of his biological mother. His biological father, meanwhile, resides in a psychiatric care unit.
Who directed Papa?
Papa was directed by Dan Israely.
Who stars in Papa?
The principal cast of Papa includes Robert Scott Wilson, David Proval, Paul Sorvino, Daryl Hannah, Frankie Avalon.
When was Papa released and how long is it?
Papa was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Papa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Papa was composed by Mark Daniel Dunnett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Papa?
Papa holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).