There Was a Father
Trailer
A schoolteacher struggles to raise his son Ryohei by himself, having neither money nor future prospects.
Where to Watch
United States
Currently you are able to watch There Was a Father streaming on The Criterion Channel.
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Criterion Channel | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
| Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
| Canada | The Criterion Channel | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:00:20 AM, 06/22/2025 PST
More Information on There Was a Father
A schoolteacher struggles to raise his son Ryohei by himself, having neither money nor future prospects. There Was a Father featuring Chishū Ryū and Shūji Sano is streaming with subscription on The Criterion Channel. It's a drama movie was very well received by critics.
Director
Yasujirō Ozu
Shuhei Horikawa, the father
Chishū Ryū
Ryohei, the son
Shūji Sano
Ryohei as a child
Haruhiko Tsuda
Yasutaro Kurokawa, the father's colleague
Shin Saburi
Makoto Hirata
Takeshi Sakamoto
Fumi
Mitsuko Mito
Seichi
Masayoshi Otsuka
Minoru Uchida
Shinichi Himori
Priest
Seiji Nishimura
Writer
Tadao Ikeda
Writer
Takao Yanai
Composer
Akira Saiki
Ratings & Reviews
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