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Romulus, My Father

Romulus, My Father (2007)

  • 55% of critics liked it
    (11 reviews)

  • 65% of users liked it
    (3,504 ratings)

Longtime Australian actor Richard Roxburgh makes his directorial debut with this adaptation of Raimond Gaita's acclaimed memoir, adapted for the screen by poet Nick Drake and starring Eric Bana, Franka Potente, and Kodi Smit-McPhee. Despite their hardships in life, Romulus (Bana) and his… More

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R,
Directed By
Written By
Nick Drake
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Jan 11, 2008 Wide
Magnolia Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Carina Chocano, Los Angeles Times

    For all its sad moments, Romulus, My Father is a love story between father and son kept aloft by unalloyed admiration.

  • James Berardinelli, ReelViews

    For all that it's well made and expertly acted, the film keeps its audience at arm's length, letting viewers observe without offering an emotional portal of entrance.

  • Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle

    It's not clear what we're supposed to take away from the film.

  • Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

    The darkness of the story is counterbalanced by some of the most radiantly beautiful cinematography I've seen in a long time.

  • Russell Edwards, Variety

    Helming bow by Oz thesp Richard Roxburgh predictably leaves actors plenty of room, but the literary tone and episodic structure rob the pic of dramatic momentum.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Cynthia S


    Very moving, and there just never seems to be a dull moment. This is supposed to be a true story, also, which amazes me. At the end it tells you that the boy in the story grew up and did well in his life. Sheesh. If he can, anyone can because this family (this boy especially) went… More

  • Dean M


    Excellent, magnificent and emotional true story of the author Raimond Gaita's childhood of impossible love that celebrates the unbreakable bond between father and son. Eric Bana makes an astonishing performance as Raimond's father, Romulus, and for Richard Roxburgh in his… More

  • Leo L


    Here's an interesting movie that follows the life of Romulus and his family. As he deals with daily life, he realizes that his family is falling apart and his wife is on the verge of leaving him and all that is dear to him is his son. Eric Bana and Franka Potente stars. Worth… More

  • FanGirl B


    A nice movie, but a little slow for me.

  • Tom S


    Make sure you've got some prozac on hand after this one because you will be depressed.

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