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My Father (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2003, My Father is a drama film directed by Egidio Eronico, running about 100 minutes. “My Father, Rua Alguem 5555” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A man who grew up an orphan finally gets to meet his father: The psychopath Dr. Josef Mengele, the Auschwitz surgeon who performed genetic experiments on concentration camp refugees during WWII.

Who’s in it. My Father stars Charlton Heston as Josef Mengele, F. Murray Abraham as Paul Minsky, Thomas Kretschmann as Hermann M. and Odilon Wagner as Wolfgang Weinert, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, My Father has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Father page.

If you liked it. Fans of My Father tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch My Father (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Father change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is My Father worth watching?
My Father holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in My Father?
My Father stars Charlton Heston, F. Murray Abraham, Thomas Kretschmann, Odilon Wagner and Denise Weinberg.
When was My Father released?
My Father was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.