The Father starring Anthony Hopkins on Blu-ray in May
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UPDATE: The 2020 film “The Father” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on May 18th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film won two Academy Awards (including ‘Best Adapted Screenplay’ and ‘Best Actor’) out of the 6 “Oscars” total that it was nominated for last night. The Father was directed by Florian Zeller and stars Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss, Olivia Williams, Imogen Poots, and Rufus Sewell. The film, at the time of writing, is “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes.
Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The bonus materials set to be included with the Blu-ray are listed below.
- Deleted Scenes
- Homecoming: Making THE FATHER
- Perception Check: Portrait of THE FATHER
You can find the Blu-ray is now available for preorder over at Amazon. And, there’s also a product page over at retailer Best Buy that lists the Blu-ray as coming soon. Below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the full announcement regarding its home video release.
Trailer:
PRESS RELEASE:
NOMINATED FOR SIX ACADEMY AWARDS®1
WINNER OF ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (ANTHONY HOPKINS)
AND WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY)
ON DIGITAL MAY 4
ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD MAY 18
A man (Anthony Hopkins) refuses all assistance from his daughter (Olivia Colman) as he ages. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.
- Deleted Scenes
- Homecoming: Making THE FATHER
- Perception Check: Portrait of THE FATHER
Directed By: Florian Zeller
Screenplay By: Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller
Based on the Play “The Father” By: Florian Zeller
Producers: Christophe Spadone, Simon Friend, David Parfitt, Jean-Louis Livi, Philippe Carcassonne
Executive Producers: Héloïse Spadone, Alessandro Mauceri, Lauren Dark, Ollie Madden, Daniel Battsek, Tim Haslam, Hugo Grumbar, Paul Grindey
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss, Imogen Poots, Rufus Sewell, Olivia Williams
Run Time: Approx. 97 minutes
Rating: PG-13 for some strong language and thematic material
Blu-ray Feature: 1080p High Definition / 2.39:1 | Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD MA
DVD Feature: 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen | Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital