Father Soldier Son
Seen it?2020 | 99 min | Documentary, War
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. 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 the curious and history buffs. If you loved They Shall Not Grow Old or For Sama, start here.
- The mood
- Intense, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When Sgt. First Class Brian Eisch is critically wounded in Afghanistan, it sets him and his sons on a journey of love, loss, redemption and legacy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Leslye Davis, Catrin Einhorn
- Brian EischHimself
- Isaac Eischhimself
- Joey Eischhimself
- Roxanne GregoryParliamentary Aide