Romulus, My Father (2007)

Drama

The story of Romulus, his beautiful wife, Christina, and their struggle in the face of great adversity to bring up their son, Raimond. It is a story of impossible love that ultimately celebrates the unbreakable bond between father and son.

Release Date: May 31, 2007
Runtime: 1h 44m
Rating: 5.8/10 (43 votes)

Director: Richard Roxburgh

Cast: Eric Bana, Franka Potente, Marton Csokas, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Russell Dykstra, Jacek Koman, Terry Norris, Alethea McGrath

Production: Australian Film Finance Corporation, Arenafilm, Madman Entertainment, Australian Film Commission, Film Victoria

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Full Cast (13 people)

Eric Bana as Romulus
Franka Potente as Christina
Marton Csokas as Hora
Kodi Smit-McPhee as Raimond
Russell Dykstra as Mitru
Jacek Koman as Vacek
Terry Norris as Tom Lillie
Alethea McGrath as Mrs. Lillie
Esme Melville as Miss Collard
Nick Peace as Teacher
Madeleine Greaves as Alice
Rhys McConnochie as Headmaster
Veronica Sywak as Lidia Vukovic

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Romulus, My Father

Romulus, My Father

Romulus, My Father

Romulus, My Father

Romulus, My Father

104 min

The story of Romulus, his beautiful wife, Christina, and their struggle in the face of great adversity to bring up their son, Raimond. It is a story of impossible love that ultimately celebrates the unbreakable bond between father and son.

104 min

The story of Romulus, his beautiful wife, Christina, and their struggle in the face of great adversity to bring up their son, Raimond. It is a story of impossible love that ultimately celebrates the unbreakable bond between father and son.

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Original LanguageEnglish

Release Date5/31/2007

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Australian Film Finance Corporation

Madman Entertainment

Australian Film Commission

New South Wales Film & Television Office

Keywords

suicide attempt

based on memoir or autobiography

mental hospital

immigrant experience

Spoken Languages

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Cast

Eric Bana

as Romulus

Franka Potente

as Christina

Marton Csokas

as Hora

Kodi Smit-McPhee

as Raimond

Russell Dykstra

as Mitru

Jacek Koman

as Vacek

Terry Norris

as Tom Lillie

Alethea McGrath

as Mrs. Lillie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Romulus, My Father about?▾

The story of Romulus, his beautiful wife, Christina, and their struggle in the face of great adversity to bring up their son, Raimond. It is a story of impossible love that ultimately celebrates the u…

How long is Romulus, My Father?▾

1h 44m

When was Romulus, My Father released?▾

May 31, 2007

Who directed Romulus, My Father?▾

Richard Roxburgh

Who stars in Romulus, My Father?▾

Eric Bana, Franka Potente, Marton Csokas

What genre is Romulus, My Father?▾

Drama

Is Romulus, My Father available to stream?▾

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and Philo