Father Figure (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1980, Father Figure is a drama and tv movie film directed by Jerry London, running about 100 minutes. “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!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Father Figure stars Hal Linden as Howard, Timothy Hutton as Jim, Jeremy Licht as Byron and Martha Scott as Hilda Wollman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Father Figure has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Father Figure page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father Figure tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father Figure (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Father Figure change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Father Figure worth watching?
- Father Figure holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Father Figure?
- Father Figure stars Hal Linden, Timothy Hutton, Jeremy Licht, Martha Scott and Corey Feldman.