Fathers and Daughters
He wrote to her, about her, and for her.
Overview
A Pulitzer-winning writer grapples with being a widower and father after a mental breakdown, while, 27 years later, his grown daughter struggles to forge connections of her own.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
The film delves into the long-term effects of mental illness on families and the challenges of raising children in unstable environments. It subtly reflects the cultural shift towards a greater understanding of mental health and the importance of addressing childhood trauma to promote healthy adult relationships.
- Russell Crowe's powerful and emotional performance as a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist struggling with mental illness and grief.
- Amanda Seyfried's portrayal of Katie, a young woman grappling with the emotional scars of her childhood, is nuanced and compelling.
- The film explores complex themes of love, loss, trauma, and the lasting impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships.
- The non-linear narrative structure, while potentially confusing for some, effectively highlights the cyclical nature of trauma and the enduring power of memory.
Fun Facts
- The film was shot in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which provided a visually appealing backdrop for the story.
- Quentin Tarantino was reportedly considered to direct the film at one point, which would have likely resulted in a drastically different tone and style.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"He wrote to her, about her, and for her."
Română
RO
Title: Tați și fice
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Français
FR
Title: Père & Fille
"Quand le passé vous empêche d'avancer, laisser l'amour vous guider"
Italiano
IT
Title: Padri e figlie
"Non tutte le persone che ti amano ti lasceranno."
Dansk
DK
Title: Fathers & Daughters
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Español
ES
Title: De padres a hijas
"Le escribió a ella, para ella y sobre ella."
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Cast
Crew
Reviews
> When they had each other...
I anticipated an emotional tale from the director who is quite famous for it, and yes, it was, but not as I was looking for, yet I still liked it for portraying a beautiful father-daughter relationship. It was not like all about the happy scenarios, but it began with a tragedy and then moved to narrate a father who struggles to provide a better life for her daughter when his health was getting worse every day. In another layer, the story focused on the grown up daughter who struggles as well, but to get close to the people which affected since her childhood days with her father.
Russell Crowe played an energetic father like he was in his 30s, especially when he shows the affections to his daughter. The little girl who played the daughter role as well so fantastic. The disappointment was as usual Amanda Seyfried like any of her movies. I like her as a human being, no offense but not as an actress. Apart from her portions, it is not a bad movie.
It was about one father and one daughter, but the title was plural. You should see the movie that has a simple explanation for it. The girl and her father's story should have been the entire movie. With some catchy moments between them would have made it an awesome product. As expected the end was emotional, and another layer's end was terrible which was obviously Seyfried's. I wanted to like it, but I can't. This movie would bring a mixed response that you can't decide whether you liked it or not, but mostly you might respond positively.
7/10
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
Trailer
Official Trailer - "Fathers and Daughters"
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Fathers And Daughters - Official Trailer - Warner Bros UK
Trailer
Fathers & Daughters - Official Trailer (2015) - Amanda Seyfried, Russell Crowe Movie HD