Father
1988, Japanese. Directed by Keisuke Kinoshita.
A middle-aged man's family loses patience with him as he struggles with his seemingly directionless life.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Father is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 29 April 1988
- Original title
- 父
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Keisuke Kinoshita
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How long is Father?
Father runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
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Father is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Father?
If you liked Father, try One Million Yen Girl, The Nest, Holy Lands.
Who directed Father?
Father (1988) was directed by Keisuke Kinoshita and stars Eiji Bandō, Makoto Nonomura, Kin Sugai.