Paternal Leave
2025, Italian. Directed by Alissa Jung.
Torn between longing and anger, 15-year-old Leo travels to the coast of northern Italy to meet her biological father. The two are complete strangers to each other. They struggle to find truth, affinity, love and the courage to face themselves.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Paternal Leave isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 May 2025.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 May 2025
- Country
- Italy, Germany
- Written by
- Alissa Jung
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Paternal Leave: quick answers
Is Paternal Leave worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Paternal Leave?
Paternal Leave runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does Paternal Leave have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Paternal Leave. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Paternal Leave parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Paternal Leave yet.
Which OTT platform is Paternal Leave on?
Paternal Leave isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 May 2025. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Paternal Leave?
If you liked Paternal Leave, try What Maisie Knew, Tigertail, The Girl in the Book.
Who directed Paternal Leave?
Paternal Leave (2025) was directed by Alissa Jung and stars Juli Grabenhenrich, Luca Marinelli, Arturo Gabbriellini.