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The Father

9.019881h 58mMovieDramaTV Movie

A charged power struggle between spouses. A tug of war to the death of an only child as ends and means. From an August Strindberg play.

DirectorBo Widerberg
WritersAugust Strindberg·Bo Widerberg
ProducerPia Ehrnvall

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Cast · Directed by Bo Widerberg

TBThommy Berggren
Thommy Berggren
Ryttmästaren
EFEwa Fröling
Ewa Fröling
Laura
MKMelinda Kinnaman
Melinda Kinnaman
Bertha
MG
Majlis Granlund
Amman
BABörje Ahlstedt
Börje Ahlstedt
Pastorn
EGErnst Günther
Ernst Günther
Doktorn
CMClaes Månsson
Claes Månsson
Nöjd
MK
Michael Kallaanvaara
Kalfaktorn

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The Father — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Father?

The Father isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Father on Netflix?

No, The Father is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Father on Amazon Prime Video?

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The Father isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Father?

The Father hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 20, 1988. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.