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The Good Father

Play trailer Poster for The Good Father R,  1985,  1h 30m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 80% 5 Reviews Tomatometer 77% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
80% Tomatometer 5 Reviews 77% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
After his divorce, Bill Hooper (Anthony Hopkins) is a shattered man; the biggest blow was losing custody of his son. So when he meets Roger (Jim Broadbent), a man whose wife has also left him and taken their son, Bill takes up Roger's cause as his own -- agreeing to pay all his legal fees. Yet, as the custody battle heats up, Bill makes gestures to reconnect with his ex-wife, Emmy (Harriet Walter), that show that their divorce -- and Bill's anger -- may be more complex than they appear.

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
3.5/4
The Good Father is filled with great supporting performances to circle around Hopkins' energy. Go to Full Review
Ann Fry Gay Community News (Boston) Sep 21, 2022
The characters are hollow, dislikable and ignorant of their own needs. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Jul 22, 2006
2.5/4
...mostly entertaining... Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Aug 28, 2005
4/5
Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Aug 27, 2004
3/5
Provides a riveting portrait of a sundered marriage and the fallout from separation. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Mike Newell

Director

Anthony Hopkins

Bill Hooper

Jim Broadbent

Roger Miles

Harriet Walter

Emmy Hooper

Fanny Viner

Cheryl Langford

Simon Callow

Mark Varda

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Movie Info

Synopsis After his divorce, Bill Hooper (Anthony Hopkins) is a shattered man; the biggest blow was losing custody of his son. So when he meets Roger (Jim Broadbent), a man whose wife has also left him and taken their son, Bill takes up Roger's cause as his own -- agreeing to pay all his legal fees. Yet, as the custody battle heats up, Bill makes gestures to reconnect with his ex-wife, Emmy (Harriet Walter), that show that their divorce -- and Bill's anger -- may be more complex than they appear.
Director
Mike Newell
Producer
Ann Scott
Screenwriter
Christopher Hampton
Production Co
Greenpoint Films, Channel Four Films
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 10, 2017
Runtime
1h 30m
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