The Father
“A realistic, deeply empathetic, and disquieting look at the fraying fabric of memory and identity.”
Synopsis
A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages and, as he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Australian TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 28 DaysSarajevo Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 26, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 26, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 30, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.5x
+$15M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Florian Zeller
- Screenplay & Story
- Florian Zeller, Christopher Hampton
- Original Score
- Ludovico Einaudi
- Original Title
- The Father
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21M
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Cru, Film4 Productions, F Comme Film, Trademark Films, Ciné-@
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Florian Zeller
Florian Zeller, Christopher Hampton
Ludovico Einaudi
Ben Smithard
Yorgos Lamprinos
Simon Friend, Paul Grindey, Christophe Spadone, Lauren Dark, Ollie Madden
Department Leadership Roster
Florian Zeller
Director
Mikaël Tanguy
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jo McLaren
Stunt Coordinator
Simon Friend
Producer
Christophe Spadone
Producer
Jean-Louis Livi
Producer
David Parfitt
Producer
Florian Zeller
Screenplay
Philippe Carcassonne
Producer
Peter Francis
Production Design
Ben Smithard
Director of Photography
Christopher Hampton
Screenplay
Ludovico Einaudi
Original Music Composer
Yorgos Lamprinos
Editor
Anna Mary Scott Robbins
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Father
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Father about?
A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages and, as he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.
Who directed The Father?
The Father was directed by Florian Zeller.
Who stars in The Father?
The principal cast of The Father includes Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss, Olivia Williams, Imogen Poots.
When was The Father released and how long is it?
The Father was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Father?
The Father had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $21M at the worldwide box office (3.5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Father?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Father was composed by Ludovico Einaudi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Father?
The Father holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).