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I Never Sang for My Father

6.719701h 32mPGMovieDrama

A man living in the towering shadow of his aging father finds it difficult to start a new chapter in his life by marrying his girlfriend and moving to California.

DirectorGilbert Cates
WriterRobert Anderson
ProducerGilbert Cates

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Cast · Directed by Gilbert Cates

GHGene Hackman
Gene Hackman
Gene Garrison
MDMelvyn Douglas
Melvyn Douglas
Tom Garrison
DSDorothy Stickney
Dorothy Stickney
Margaret Garrison
EPEstelle Parsons
Estelle Parsons
Alice
EHElizabeth Hubbard
Elizabeth Hubbard
Dr. Margaret 'Peggy' Thayer
LP
Lovelady Powell
Norma
DK
Daniel Keyes
Dr. Mayberry
CBConrad Bain
Conrad Bain
Rev. Sam Pell
JR
Jon Richards
Marvin Scott
NC
Nikki Counselman
Waitress
CP
Carol Peterson
1st Nurse
SSSloane Shelton
Sloane Shelton
2nd Nurse

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I Never Sang for My Father — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams I Never Sang for My Father?

I Never Sang for My Father isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is I Never Sang for My Father on Netflix?

No, I Never Sang for My Father is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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I Never Sang for My Father isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch I Never Sang for My Father for free?

I Never Sang for My Father isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.