

Paternal Instinct
In contrast to the recent spate of gay parent documentaries Paternal Instinct is a fascinating and absorbing insight into the breeding process. We follow two gay men in their search for a suitable surrogate mother, a Wiccan from Maine, and then the agonizing three year long process of trying to get her pregnant. There is the anguish as they discover the impotent link in the fathering chain, the comedy of the repetitive conception rituals and the ecstasy of the birth of their child. With unfettered access to the participants, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Murray Nossel charts every step, and the camera never flinches. Whether you're into the whole parenting thing or not, the sheer humanity of this piece makes it totally absorbing.
TMDB
4.4/10
5 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- EN
- lgbt
- gay theme
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical31 Jul 2004
Frequently asked questions
- When was Paternal Instinct released?
- Paternal Instinct was released on 31 July 2004.
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- What is the rating of Paternal Instinct?
- Paternal Instinct holds a 4.4/10 audience score from 5 votes.
- Who directed Paternal Instinct?
- Paternal Instinct (2004) was directed by Murray Nossel.
- How long is Paternal Instinct?
- Paternal Instinct runs for 1h 15m.












