The Father (2020) runs 97 minutes (1 hour 37 minutes). It has no mid-credits or post-credits scene, and home versions keep the same 97-minute length on DVD, digital, 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray. The film is Florian Zeller's dementia drama starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman. Festival and distributor records date its Sundance world premiere to 27 January 2020, followed by staggered 2021 theatrical releases after COVID delays.
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- How long is the movie?
- Is there an end-credits scene?
- Which home versions match the theatrical cut?
- How should you plan viewing time?
How long is the movie?
The British Board of Film Classification lists the production at approximately 97 minutes in its classification listing British Board of Film Classification entry. The Numbers confirms the same 97-minute length alongside its PG-13 rating data in its technical data page The Numbers technical page.
The US rating is PG-13 for some strong language and thematic material. That rating applies to the theatrical cut, not an extended version.
Is there an end-credits scene?
No. SpoilerTown reports no post-credits or mid-credits scene of any kind in its post-credits database entry SpoilerTown database entry. The story ends with the final care-home scene.
The ending stays inside Anthony's subjective viewpoint. ScreenRant's ending explainer notes that no hidden epilogue changes the outcome. Viewers seeking closure get the full resolution before credits start.
Which home versions match the theatrical cut?
Sony Pictures issued a 97-minute PG-13 DVD on 18 May 2021. Blu-ray.com documents that disc in its DVD listing Blu-ray.com DVD listing.
A 97-minute PG-13 4K Ultra HD digital version followed on 4 May 2021. Territory Blu-rays carry the same length. There is no longer director's cut to choose between.
How should you plan viewing time?
Theatrical distribution was split by territory. Slant Magazine and Rotten Tomatoes list Sony Pictures Classics in the US and Lionsgate UK in the UK.
In the US, the limited release began 26 February 2021 and widened 12 March 2021. In the UK, release followed on 11 June 2021. Use 97 minutes for scheduling and transit plans.
- Plan on 97 minutes for the feature itself
- Allow about 105 minutes with trailers and pre-show
- Exit when credits begin, since no extra scene follows
- Expect some listings to round down to 96 minutes, while PAL DVDs may show a shorter time