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Blood Father (2016)

“A father makes his own justice.”

6.2/10 · 1,712 votes 1h 28m r ActionThrillerDrama

#203 of 305 films from 2016 #1488 of 2168 in action

Directed by Jean-François Richet · Written by Andrea Berloff, Peter Craig

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Overview

An ex-con reconnects with his estranged teenage daughter while fighting to keep her alive after she becomes a target of violent drug dealers.

Cast

Mel Gibsonas John Link
Erin Moriartyas Lydia
William H. Macyas Kirby Curtis
Michael Parksas Preacher
Thomas Mannas Jason
Diego Lunaas Jonah
Dale Dickeyas Cherise
Miguel Sandovalas Arturo Rios
Lori Dillenas Sheila
Richard Cabralas Joker
Raoul Max Trujilloas The Cleaner
Tait Fletcheras Bartender
Luce Rainsas Dennis Trucker
Ryan Dorseyas Shamrock

Facts

Release dateAugust 11, 2016
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) — shorter as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama
LanguageFR
Budget$13,000,000
Box office$6,903,033 (0.5× budget)
IMDbtt3647498

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Questions

How long is Blood Father?
Blood Father runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Blood Father worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 1,712 votes, which places it #203 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 34%) and #1488 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Blood Father?
Blood Father was directed by Jean-François Richet. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 (2008), Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008), Plane (2023).
Who stars in Blood Father?
Mel Gibson as John Link; Erin Moriarty as Lydia; William H. Macy as Kirby Curtis; Michael Parks as Preacher; Thomas Mann as Jason; Diego Luna as Jonah.
What is Blood Father rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Blood Father?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7779.

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