Father Mother Sister Brother

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Father Mother Sister Brother
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Directed by Jim Jarmusch
Written byJim Jarmusch
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography
Edited by Affonso Gonçalves
Music byJim Jarmusch
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Production
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Distributed by Mubi
Release dates
  • August 31, 2025 (2025-08-31)(Venice)
  • December 24, 2025 (2025-12-24)(United States)
Running time
110 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • Ireland
  • France
  • Italy
  • Japan
LanguageEnglish

Father Mother Sister Brother is a 2025 comedy drama anthology film written and directed by Jim Jarmusch. It stars an ensemble cast that includes Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Charlotte Rampling, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Sarah Greene, Indya Moore and Luka Sabbat.

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The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2025, where it won the Golden Lion. [1] [2] It is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States by Mubi on December 24, 2025. [3]

Cast

Production

Development

Speaking at the Outlook Festival in April 2023, Jarmusch said he was working on a new film that was a "very subtle film; it’s very quiet…Funny and sad". He hinted that the film may not have any music. [4] In November 2023, it was reported that the title of the film would be Father Mother Sister Brother. [5] The film is produced by Exoskeleton with Animal Kingdom and CG Cinema. [6]

Casting

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Cast during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival

In December 2023, it was reported that Cate Blanchett was cast in the film. [7] In January 2024, set photos showed Vicky Krieps in costume on set. [8] In May 2024, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Tom Waits, Charlotte Rampling, Indya Moore and Luka Sabbat were announced to be part of the cast. [9] [10]

Filming

Principal photography began in November 2023 in West Milford, New Jersey. [11] Filming took place in Dublin in early 2024. [12] Filming wrapped in Paris in early 2024. [13]

Release

During a Q&A session at SXSW London in June 2025, Efe Cakarel, the CEO of streaming service and distributor Mubi, revealed that Father Mother Sister Brother would premiere at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. [14]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 100% of 18 critics' reviews are positive. [15] Metacritic , which uses a weighted average , assigned the film a score of 79 out of 100, based on 12 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. [16] . Matthew Joseph Jenner from the International Cinephile Society called it "one of the year’s most lovely, gentle films”, awarding it 4 stars out of 5.[ citation needed ]

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Venice International Film Festival September 6, 2025 Golden Lion Jim Jarmusch Won [1] [2] [17] [18]

References

  1. 1 2 "Biennale Cinema 2025 | Father Mother Sister Brother". La Biennale di Venezia. July 14, 2025. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Patrick Brzeski (September 6, 2025). "Venice Film Festival Awards: Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' Wins Golden Lion". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 7, 2025.
  3. ↑ Ntim, Zac (August 29, 2025). "Mubi Sets December U.S. Release For Jim Jarmusch's Venice Competition Title 'Father Mother Sister Brother'". Deadline. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  4. ↑ Monagle, Matthew (April 12, 2023). "Jim Jarmusch Says His Next "Quiet, Funny & Sad" Film Will Shoot This Fall & May Have No Music". The Playlist. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  5. ↑ Ruimy, Jordan (November 15, 2023). "Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' Sets Early 2024 Shoot in Paris". World of Reel. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  6. ↑ Seleena (December 5, 2023). "Jim Jarmusch's Dual Role as Writer and Director for 'Father Mother Sister Brother'". Nilsenreport. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  7. ↑ Gianorio, Richard (December 8, 2023). "Cate Blanchett: "I never thought I would raise my three boys differently from my daughter"". Lefigaro. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Vicky Krieps Joins Cate Blanchett in Jim Jarmusch's Father Mother Sister Brother". January 25, 2024.
  9. ↑ Keslassy, Elsa; Ritman, Alex (May 15, 2024). "Adam Driver, Tom Waits, Mayim Bialik and More Join Cate Blanchett in Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother'". Variety . Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Jim Jarmusch Wraps Surprise Film With Cate Blanchett, Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps and More". Hollywood Reporter. May 16, 2024.
  11. ↑ Raup, Jordan (December 12, 2023). "Cate Blanchett Reteams with Jim Jarmusch For His Next Film Father, Mother, Sister, Brother". The Film Stage. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  12. ↑ Ruimy, Jordan (January 25, 2024). "Vicky Krieps Cast in Jim Jarmusch's 'Father, Mother, Sister, Brother'". World of Reel. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  13. ↑ Keslassy, Elsa; Vivarelli, Nick; Yossman, K.J.; Barraclough, Leo; Shafer, Ellise (November 10, 2023). "As SAG-AFTRA Strike Comes to a Close, European Players Express Relief, Hope and Concern About What's Next: '2024 Is Going to Be a Hectic Year'". Variety. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  14. ↑ Ntim, Zac (June 6, 2025). "Mubi CEO Efe Cakarel Confirms Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' Will Debut In Competition At Venice & Teases Push Into Series Production". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Father Mother Sister Brother". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Father Mother Sister Brother". Metacritic . Fandom, Inc. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  17. ↑ Vivarelli, Nick; Shafer, Ellise (July 22, 2025). "Venice Film Festival Lineup: Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein,' Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Bugonia' With Emma Stone, Benny Safdie's 'Smashing Machine,' Luca Guadagnino's 'After the Hunt' and More". Variety. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  18. ↑ Kiang, Jessica; Shafer, Ellise (September 6, 2025). "Venice Film Festival Winners: Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' Takes Golden Lion, Benny Safdie Gets Best Director for 'Smashing Machine'". Variety. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
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