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      In My Father's Den

      R 2004 2h 6m Drama List
      100% 11 Reviews Tomatometer 89% 2,500+ Ratings Audience Score Renowned photojournalist Paul Prior (Matthew MacFadyen) goes home to New Zealand for his father's funeral. While sifting through the personal effects contained in the man's longtime haven, he meets Celia (Emily Barclay), the teenage daughter of his former flame (Jodie Rimmer). The girl subsequently develops a crush on the man who is very likely her father. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member I just loved it. Every piece of it. Brilliant story, best cast, love Macfadyen always. I can't believe I just watched it on 2019 and it still has a traumatizing novelty. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review nilufer e It was really absorbing and unexpected. The pace was slow for sure but it was never boring. Fair acting, strong plot and a clever directing. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review nefasto r Wow, I didn't expect it to be so good. Nicely filmed, and the mystery part was mysterious indeed. Recommended. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Overlooked family drama from down under. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Probably one of my favourite films of all time. It is a very dark and heavy film so be prepared for that. This film will take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions and that is what makes it so good. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member A new-fashioned whodunnit which takes an unromantic view of the small town escapee, played with astonishing skill by MacFadyen. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Critics Reviews

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      Ray Bennett Hollywood Reporter Beautifully filmed and totally absorbing mystery about family secrets. Jul 5, 2005 Full Review Independent (UK) Rated: 3/5 Jun 24, 2005 Full Review Empire Magazine Rated: 4/5 Jun 24, 2005 Full Review Graeme Tuckett Stuff.co.nz In My Father's Den is a knotty, involving and ultimately heartbreaking film. Sep 3, 2021 Full Review Paul Dale The List This really is less than the sum of its considerably interesting parts. But British actor MacFadyen is phenomenal, as are all the actors here. Rated: 3/5 Apr 24, 2019 Full Review Joe Utichi FilmFocus Both compulsive and entertaining, striking a perfect balance between drama and thriller and serving up a story that's instantly worth following. Rated: 78/100 Jul 5, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Renowned photojournalist Paul Prior (Matthew MacFadyen) goes home to New Zealand for his father's funeral. While sifting through the personal effects contained in the man's longtime haven, he meets Celia (Emily Barclay), the teenage daughter of his former flame (Jodie Rimmer). The girl subsequently develops a crush on the man who is very likely her father.
      Director
      Brad McGann
      Producer
      Paul Mitchell, Jim Reeve, Steve Robbins, Sue Bruce Smith
      Screenwriter
      Brad McGann
      Production Co
      Little Bird
      Rating
      R (Sexual Content|Language|Drug Use|Some Violence)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      2h 6m
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Digital