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My Father Saved My Life

7.420011h 55mMovieDrama

Novelist and filmmaker Jose Giovanni turned to the remarkable true story of how his father helped him escape a date with the guillotine for this drama, which is based closely on events from his own life. During World War II, Manu (Vincent…

DirectorJosé Giovanni
WritersJosé Giovanni·Bertrand Tavernier
ProducersChristine Gozlan·Alain Sarde

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 24 other countries

My Father Saved My Life isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and 20 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by José Giovanni

BCBruno Cremer
Bruno Cremer
Joe
VLVincent Lecœur
Vincent Lecœur
Manu
RRufus
Rufus
Grinval
MGMichelle Goddet
Michelle Goddet
Emilie
NANicolas Abraham
Nicolas Abraham
Maître Hecquet
MP
Maria Pitarresi
Doriane Teneraux
EDEric Defosse
Eric Defosse
Manouche
CCCédric Chevalme
Cédric Chevalme
Barthy
GBGabriel Briand
Gabriel Briand
Owner of the bistro
CKCharlotte Kady
Charlotte Kady
The prostitute
FPFrançois Perrot
François Perrot
Santos
PDPhilippe Duclos
Philippe Duclos
Cobra Overseer

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My Father Saved My Life — streaming FAQ

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No, My Father Saved My Life is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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