Fathers and Sons
“Sometimes the hardest man to find is the one you were meant to be.”
Synopsis
Intertwined tales of three families who grow up on the same street, focusing on the relationship of fathers and sons. The first section features Anthony and Jenny and traces the father-son bond that develops between Anthony and his newborn son over 30 years. The second story centers on the affairs of an airline pilot who shares a house but not a life with his wife. He crosses paths with an unusual woman and spends an extraordinary night with his son. The final chapter follows the homecoming of Elliot to his estranged family. As his father dies, Elliot meets and falls in love with a woman who sees past his tough-guy exterior.
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Fathers and Sons 2005 Trailer (HD)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-28
Top Cast
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Kathy Baker
Nora
Ron Eldard
Tom
Gale Harold
Elliott
John Mahoney
Gene
Samantha Mathis
Jenny
Vinessa Shaw
Nell
Bradley Whitford
Anthony
Joanna Gleason
Silvia
Lisa Edelstein
Irene
Jessalyn Gilsig
Dianne
Abigail Spencer
Clarissa
Meredith Monroe
Young Nora
Shad Hart
Nick
Tyler Patrick Jones
Nick 10-12 years old
Reiko Aylesworth
Business Woman
Aidan Forte
Infant Nick
Aaron Marchbank
Toddler Nick
Max Burkholder
Nick at 5
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodrigo García, Jared Rappaport, Rob Spera
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Spera, Rodrigo García, Jared Rappaport
- Original Score
- Laura Karpman
- Original Title
- Fathers and Sons
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Showtime Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodrigo García, Jared Rappaport, Rob Spera
Rob Spera, Rodrigo García, Jared Rappaport
Laura Karpman
Jeffrey Jur
Robert Hoffman
Rodrigo García, Julie Lynn, Jerry Offsay
Department Leadership Roster
Rodrigo García
Director
Jared Rappaport
Director
Rob Spera
Director
Jeffrey Jur
Director of Photography
Julie Lynn
Producer
Laura Karpman
Original Music Composer
Robert Hoffman
Editor
Clark Hunter
Production Design
Maria Tortu
Costume Design
Rob Spera
Writer
Rodrigo García
Writer
Jared Rappaport
Writer
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 Fathers and Sons
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What is Fathers and Sons about?
Intertwined tales of three families who grow up on the same street, focusing on the relationship of fathers and sons. The first section features Anthony and Jenny and traces the father-son bond that develops between Anthony and his newborn son over 30 years. The second story centers on the affairs of an airline pilot who shares a house but not a life with his wife. He crosses paths with an unusual woman and spends an extraordinary night with his son. The final chapter follows the homecoming of Elliot to his estranged family. As his father dies, Elliot meets and falls in love with a woman who sees past his tough-guy exterior.
Who directed Fathers and Sons?
Fathers and Sons was directed by Rodrigo García, Jared Rappaport, Rob Spera.
Who stars in Fathers and Sons?
The principal cast of Fathers and Sons includes Kathy Baker, Ron Eldard, Gale Harold, John Mahoney, Samantha Mathis.
When was Fathers and Sons released and how long is it?
Fathers and Sons was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Fathers and Sons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fathers and Sons was composed by Laura Karpman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fathers and Sons?
Fathers and Sons holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).