Blood Father
Seen it?2016 | 88 min | Action, Thriller, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Traffic, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An ex-con reconnects with his estranged teenage daughter while fighting to keep her alive after she becomes a target of violent drug dealers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$7 million worldwide on a $13 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 57K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean-François Richet
- Mel GibsonJohn Link
- Erin MoriartyLydia
- William H. MacyKirby Curtis
- Michael ParksPreacher
- Thomas MannJason
- Diego LunaJonah
- Dale DickeyCherise
- Miguel SandovalArturo Rios
- Lori DillenSheila
- Richard CabralJoker