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Blood Father

A father makes his own justice.

6.2(1,725)20161h 28m4

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

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Status
Released
Budget
$13M
Box office
$6.9M
Language
English
  • drug dealer
  • trailer park
  • parent child relationship
  • on the run
  • teenage girl
  • desert
  • family reunion
  • alcoholic
  • ex-con
  • tattoo artist
  • mexican cartel
  • biker gang

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Behind the camera

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalR12 Aug 2016
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical157 Oct 2016
  • AustraliaAU

    • PremiereMA15+(Sydney Film Festival)14 Jun 2016
  • BelgiumBE

    • Digital / OTT1611 Aug 2016
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1411 Aug 2016
  • BulgariaBG

    • Theatrical28 Oct 2016
  • CzechiaCZ

    • Premiere15+(Karlovy Vary International Film Festival)1 Jul 2016
  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical151 Sept 2016
  • FinlandFI

    • Digital / OTTK-1611 Aug 2016
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereCannes Film Festival21 May 2016
    • Theatrical1231 Aug 2016
    • Physical12DVD & Blu-Ray18 Jan 2017
  • GermanyDE

    • Physical1628 Oct 2016
  • GreeceGR

    • TheatricalΚ-183 Nov 2016
    • PhysicalDVD, Blu-ray12 Dec 2016

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Blood Father was released on 11 August 2016.

Audience reviews

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  • G

    Gimly

    9/2/2016

    6/10

    _Blood Father_ doesn't bring anything particularly original to the table, but in spite of this, the oft maligned Mel Gibson shines in this small grindhouse throwback that I honestly had a really good time with. But _Blood Father_ is an awful title. _Final rating:★★★ - I personally recommend you give it a go._

  • R

    Reno

    11/4/2016

    6/10

    **An ex-con back on his feet for his daughter!** I did not find this French film any special. This is an English language film, because they have targeted the American market. Many similar Hollywood flicks were already made, so it is just a different actors and the locations. But the actings were good and some of the scenes were nicely composed. This is a book based film about an ex- con, when he comes to know his…

  • D

    Dark Jedi

    11/29/2017

    6/10

    Classic story with good guy (well, good might be stretching it), in this case the father, trying to save chick from the bad guys. The bad guys are of course totally dislikeable murderous thugs with a distinctly below average intelligence. Mel Gibson plays the role of ex-con, caring father and kick-ass protector of his daughter quite well. He pretty much makes this movie which is a roller-coaster action ride. As wi…

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