The Good Father
Originally released in 1985. The Good Father is a drama film. directed by Mike Newell.
Starring Anthony Hopkins, Jim Broadbent, and Harriet Walter
Synopsis
Bill is a man who's very bitter about his divorce and losing custody of his son. So, when one of his friends is being sued for divorce by his wife so that she can enter a lesbian relationship, Bill decides to help his friend gain custody of his son...in any way that they can devise, including using a sleazeball lawyer. But while Bill feels that feminism has robbed him of his family, he begins to be appalled at what he and Roger have done.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Greenpoint Films
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Good Father about?
Bill is a man who's very bitter about his divorce and losing custody of his son. So, when one of his friends is being sued for divorce by his wife so that she can enter a lesbian relationship, Bill...
Who directed The Good Father?
The Good Father was directed by Mike Newell.
How long is The Good Father?
The Good Father has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Good Father released?
The Good Father was released on November 1, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Good Father?
The main cast of The Good Father includes Anthony Hopkins, Jim Broadbent, Harriet Walter, Frances Viner, Simon Callow.