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This is My Father (1998)

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Average Rating: 6.7/10
Reviews Counted: 28
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Average Rating: 6/10
Critic Reviews: 6
Fresh: 5 | Rotten: 1

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Call this an Irish family reunion, onscreen and off. The brothers Quinn--debuting writer-director Paul, actor Aidan, and cinematographer extraordinaire Declan--pooled their talents on a movie about a middle-aged schoolteacher (James Caan) who makes a pilgrimage back to the Ould Sod, where he hopes to discover the truth about his mysterious dad. What he digs up, in flashback, is a Romeo-Juliet love affair blighted by class, religion, and sheer human meanness. Turns out Caan's father (Aidan Quinn,

R, 1 hr.

Documentary, Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Art House & International

Directed By: Paul Quinn

Written By: Paul Quinn

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1998 Wide

On DVD: Oct 5, 1999

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Cast

Aidan Quinn
Kieran O'Day
James Caan
Kieran Johnson
Stephen Rea
Father Quinn
John Cusack
Eddie Sharp
Moya Farrelly
Fiona Flynn
Jacob Tierney
Jack
Colm Meaney
Seamus Kearney
Donal Donnelly
John Maney
Brendan Gleeson
Officer Jim
John Kavanagh
Liam
Eamon Morrissey
Father Mooney
Maria McDernottroe
Mrs. Maney
Gina Moxley
Mary Flynn
Moira Deady
Mrs. Kearney
Pauline Hutton
Maria
John Kavanaugh

Critic Reviews for This is My Father

All Critics (48) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (22) | Rotten (7) | DVD (2)

The disturbing, embarrassing domestic moments and conflicts are quirky, slightly weird, and yet they boast the shock of recognition because they're so true to the strife in every family.

June 12, 2008 Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune

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Sid Smith

Chicago Tribune

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Like all stories, it belongs to the teller, not the subject.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

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The impassioned romance is enough to recommend it.

December 29, 2006 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

An excellent movie the likes of which you don't see too often

May 6, 2005 Comment

Clint Morris

Film Threat

Playing a doomed farmer in 1939 Ireland, Aidan Quinn is at the top of his game -- but fans may be shocked by his very different physical appearance here.

March 2, 2004 Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews

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Betty Jo Tucker

ReelTalk Movie Reviews

...alternately gentle and painful

July 30, 2002 Full Review Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

This emotionally rich drama speaks poignantly about the passion of love and the power of curses.

March 4, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

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OUTSTANDING!!

May 4, 2008

Leo L

Super Reviewer

A highly underrated film about love and family. Being Irish myself & interested in my own genealogy this is perhaps something that I have waiting for me. The story surrounding the flashback can be distracting at times but it is not without merit & took away little from the film. A gem to behold...

January 22, 2008