Father Figure
1980, English. Directed by Jerry London.
The last time Howard saw his two sons was years ago. Now, they're reunited. But the reason he left may tear them apart again!
Following their parents' divorce and their mother's subsequent suicide, a teenager and his younger brother are resentful of having to live with the father from whom they have long been estranged, and the struggle to reestablish a relationship is explored.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 26 October 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Hanley
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Father Figure runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Father Figure is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Father Figure isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 October 1980. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Father Figure?
If you liked Father Figure, try Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, The Christmas Shoes, Seeds of Yesterday.
Who directed Father Figure?
Father Figure (1980) was directed by Jerry London and stars Hal Linden, Timothy Hutton, Jeremy Licht.