American drama film
Father Mother Sister Brother American theatrical release poster
Directed by Jim Jarmusch Written by Jim Jarmusch Produced by Starring Cinematography Edited by Affonso Gonçalves Music by Jim JarmuschAnika Production
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 Language English
Father Mother Sister Brother comedy-drama anthology film written and directed byJim Jarmusch . It stars an ensemble cast that includesTom Waits ,Adam Driver ,Mayim Bialik ,Charlotte Rampling ,Cate Blanchett ,Vicky Krieps ,Sarah Greene ,Indya Moore andLuka Sabbat .
The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2025, where it won theGolden Lion .[ 1] [ 2] Mubi on December 24, 2025.[ 3]
Speaking at theOutlook 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] Father Mother Sister Brother .[ 5] [ 6]
Cast during the82nd Venice International Film Festival In December 2023, it was reported thatCate Blanchett was cast in the film.[ 7] Vicky Krieps in costume on set.[ 8] Adam Driver ,Mayim Bialik ,Tom Waits ,Charlotte Rampling ,Indya Moore andLuka Sabbat were announced to be part of the cast.[ 9] [ 10]
Principal photography began in November 2023 inWest Milford, New Jersey .[ 11] Dublin in early 2024.[ 12] Paris in early 2024.[ 13]
During a Q&A session atSXSW London in June 2025,Efe Cakarel , the CEO of streaming service and distributorMubi , revealed thatFather Mother Sister Brother would premiere at the2025 Venice Film Festival .[ 14]
On thereview aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes , 80% of 35 critics' reviews are positive.[ 15] Metacritic , which uses aweighted average , assigned the film a score of 76 out of 100, based on 17 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[ 16]
Matthew Joseph Jenner from theInternational Cinephile Society called it "one of the year’s most lovely, gentle films”, awarding it 4 stars out of 5.[citation needed
^a b "Biennale Cinema 2025 | Father Mother Sister Brother" .La Biennale di Venezia . July 14, 2025. RetrievedJuly 22, 2025 .^a b Patrick Brzeski (September 6, 2025)."Venice Film Festival Awards: Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' Wins Golden Lion" .Hollywood Reporter . RetrievedSeptember 7, 2025 . ^ Ntim, Zac (August 29, 2025)."Mubi Sets December U.S. Release For Jim Jarmusch's Venice Competition Title 'Father Mother Sister Brother' .Deadline . RetrievedAugust 29, 2025 . ^ Monagle, Matthew (April 12, 2023)."Jim Jarmusch Says His Next "Quiet, Funny & Sad" Film Will Shoot This Fall & May Have No Music" .The Playlist . RetrievedJanuary 27, 2024 . ^ Ruimy, Jordan (November 15, 2023)."Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' Sets Early 2024 Shoot in Paris" .World of Reel . RetrievedJanuary 27, 2024 . ^ Seleena (December 5, 2023)."Jim Jarmusch's Dual Role as Writer and Director for 'Father Mother Sister Brother' .Nilsenreport . RetrievedJanuary 27, 2024 . ^ Gianorio, Richard (December 8, 2023)."Cate Blanchett: "I never thought I would raise my three boys differently from my daughter" .Lefigaro . RetrievedJanuary 27, 2024 . ^ "Vicky Krieps Joins Cate Blanchett in Jim Jarmusch's Father Mother Sister Brother" . January 25, 2024.^ 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 . RetrievedMay 16, 2024 . ^ "Jim Jarmusch Wraps Surprise Film With Cate Blanchett, Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps and More" . Hollywood Reporter. May 16, 2024.^ Raup, Jordan (December 12, 2023)."Cate Blanchett Reteams with Jim Jarmusch For His Next Film Father, Mother, Sister, Brother" .The Film Stage . RetrievedJanuary 27, 2024 . ^ Ruimy, Jordan (January 25, 2024)."Vicky Krieps Cast in Jim Jarmusch's 'Father, Mother, Sister, Brother' .World of Reel . RetrievedJanuary 27, 2024 . ^ 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 . RetrievedJanuary 27, 2024 . ^ 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 . RetrievedJune 6, 2025 . ^ "Father Mother Sister Brother " .Rotten Tomatoes Fandango Media . RetrievedOctober 12, 2025 .^ "Father Mother Sister Brother " .Metacritic Fandom, Inc. RetrievedOctober 12, 2025 .^ 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 . RetrievedJuly 22, 2025 . ^ 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 . RetrievedSeptember 6, 2025 .
