My Old Man
1979, English. Directed by John Erman.
They said a lot of bad things about my father. But they didn't know the real man behind the rumors... and it took all my love and faith to prove them wrong.
An unlucky horse trainer, Frank Butler, wins big at the track and buys his 16-year old daughter a horse to salvage their relationship. When Frank is hurt prior to the opening race, Jo must go it alone.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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My Old Man is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Howdy in India.
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- Released
- 7 December 1979
- Country
- United States of America
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What My Old Man is based on
My Old Man is based on My Old Man (1923) by Ernest Hemingway.
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My Old Man
By Ernest Hemingway
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My Old Man runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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My Old Man is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Howdy in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Old Man?
If you liked My Old Man, try Girl in the Box, Cheaters, The Christmas Shoes.
Who directed My Old Man?
My Old Man (1979) was directed by John Erman and stars Kristy McNichol, Warren Oates, Eileen Brennan.
What is My Old Man based on?
My Old Man is based on My Old Man (1923) by Ernest Hemingway.