Romulus, My Father
Seen it?2007 | 104 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (55% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The story of Romulus, his beautiful wife, Christina, and their struggle in the face of great adversity to bring up their son, Raimond. It is a story of impossible love that ultimately celebrates the unbreakable bond between father and son.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
55% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 10 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Roxburgh
- Eric BanaRomulus
- Franka PotenteChristina
- Marton CsokasHora
- Kodi Smit-McPheeRaimond
- Russell DykstraMitru
- Jacek KomanVacek
- Terry NorrisTom Lillie
- Alethea McGrathMrs. Lillie
- Esme MelvilleMiss Collard
- Nick PeaceTeacher