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Father Mother Sister Brother

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FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER is a feature film, though carefully constructed in the form of a triptych. The three stories all concern the relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent (or parents), and each other. Each of the three chapters takes place in the present, and each in a different country.
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Father Mother Sister Brother is a subtly haunting, wryly funny, and visually poised triptych that transforms the banal awkwardness of family life into a bittersweet meditation on the bonds that persist.

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Adam Graham Detroit News 1d
B
In "Father Mother Sister Brother," veteran filmmaker Jim Jarmusch delivers a warm story of family and all its inescapable quirks. Go to Full Review
Peter Howell Toronto Star 2d
3.5/4
What connects these tales isn’t narrative propulsion but pulse. Jarmusch is patiently attuned to people trying, and largely failing, to bridge the small emotional gaps that can turn into chasms. Go to Full Review
Odie Henderson Boston Globe 2d
3.5/4
Perhaps this anthology is too slight for serious contention; though the emotions run large and some plot points are quietly devastating, Jarmusch takes his usual laidback approach to the material. Go to Full Review
Lisa Trifone Third Coast Review 16h
3/4
Father Mother Sister Brother might not go down as one of Jarmusch's most acclaimed or mainstream films, but it's a gem nonetheless. Go to Full Review
Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com 1d
B
Specialized work, really only out to reach the Jarmusch faithful, and while it doesn’t penetrate with any sort of dramatic power, the endeavor remains compelling through performances and the occasional offering of absurdity. Go to Full Review
Chuck Bowen Style Weekly (Richmond, VA) 1d
It suggests a submerged New Yorker story with crunchy bits of Jarmusch’s boutique-hipster precision. Go to Full Review
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2d Nice movie with characters that we never really got to know. It was literally like visiting with 3 separate families to observe how they get along with no background or interaction. See more 2d I hate to writing negative reviews but this movie was so disappointing. First off I'm a fan of the director Jim Jarmusch. I loved most of his previous films with some of my favorites being Patterson, Broken Flowers, and Mystery Train. I can usually find something in all of his movies to enjoy but this is the first time I can honestly say that watching one of his movies felt like a complete waste of my time. "Father Mother Sister Brother" is the most boring movie I've ever seen in theaters. It was like watching paint dry. Honestly there wasn't a single thing I enjoyed about this film. I would only recommend this to fans of Jim Jarmusch and even then I'd go in with low expectations. See more Rocco C @roccoclaps 1h Give it some time—you may get some insight on familial relationships. See more Vicki K @Go99yanks 13h Not only was it slow, I’m not quite sure what the point was. I’m glad it was shorter than most movies these days. Boring and uninteresting. See more chicken t @ChickenWatcher 16h So boring and not in a cool, artistic way. See more Marc S 17h Extremely boring and pointless. How did this piece of crap win the Berlin Film Festival??? See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER is a feature film, though carefully constructed in the form of a triptych. The three stories all concern the relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent (or parents), and each other. Each of the three chapters takes place in the present, and each in a different country.
Director
Jim Jarmusch
Producer
Joshua Astrachan, Charles Gillibert, Carter Logan, Atilla Salih Yücer
Screenwriter
Jim Jarmusch
Distributor
MUBI
Production Co
Cofiloisirs, Animal Kingdom, Cinema Inutile, CG Cinéma
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 24, 2025, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$185.0K
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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