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Padre Padrone

6.819771h 54mMovieDrama

The true story of the life of Gavino Ledda, the son of a Sardinian shepherd, and how he managed to escape his harsh, almost barbaric existence by slowly educating himself, despite violent opposition from his brutal father.

DirectorsVittorio Taviani·Paolo Taviani
WritersPaolo Taviani·Vittorio Taviani
ProducerGiuliani G. De Negri

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Vittorio Taviani

OAOmero Antonutti
Omero Antonutti
Padre
SMSaverio Marconi
Saverio Marconi
Gavino
MMMarcella Michelangeli
Marcella Michelangeli
Madre
FF
Fabrizio Forte
Young Gavino
MCMarino Cenna
Marino Cenna
Young shepherd
SMStanko Molnar
Stanko Molnar
Sebastiano
GLGavino Ledda
Gavino Ledda
Himself
NMNanni Moretti
Nanni Moretti
Cesare
PA
Pierluigi Alvau
GA
Giuseppino Angioni
FA
Fabio Angioni
GB
Giuseppe Brandino

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Padre Padrone — streaming FAQ

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Padre Padrone isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Padre Padrone on Netflix?

No, Padre Padrone is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Padre Padrone on Amazon Prime Video?

Padre Padrone isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Padre Padrone for free?

Padre Padrone isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Padre Padrone based on a true story?

Yes — Padre Padrone is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).