Fans of legendary actor Robert De Niro would be stoked to know that his new movie, About My Father, is set to hit South African cinemas from Friday, 26 May 2023.
De Niro’s latest flick is a hilarious and heartfelt comedy that explores the complexities of family dynamics. It is loosely based on the life of Italian American stand-up comedian Sebastian Maniscalco. The trailer is available to watch on YouTube.
Robert De Niro movie ‘About My Father’
Directed by the acclaimed Laura Terruso, About My Father follows the story of Sebastian (played by Maniscalco) and his father Salvo (portrayed by Robert De Niro). Salvo, a headstrong Italian American hairdresser, clashes with his son’s efforts to impress his girlfriend Ellie’s (Leslie Bibb) – whom he is planning to propose to – affluent and slightly eccentric family.
The drama begins when Salvo joins Sebastian for a Fourth of July getaway at Ellie’s family’s summer estate. Coming from a first-generation immigrant background, Salvo’s traditional values clash with those of Ellie’s wealthy and affectionate family, resulting in a weekend of cultural and generational clashes with surprising outcomes.
Inspired by Maniscalco’s own experience of meeting his wife’s family, the much-anticipated movie captures the essence of two families from different socioeconomic backgrounds colliding during a holiday weekend and discovering that their differences make them unique. While the film delivers wild and hilarious scenes, it also embraces heartfelt emotions and warmth.
Alongside Maniscalco and De Niro, the film features an incredible ensemble cast, including Kim Cattrall, David Rasche, Brett Dier and Anders Holm as Sebastian’s soon-to-be in-laws.
According to co-writer Austen Earl, About My Father can not only be described as a romantic comedy, but also a film about the relationship between a man and his father. Sebastian’s journey from finding his father embarrassing to realising his father’s significant influence on his own identity forms the core of this heart-warming story. Ultimately, the comedy reinforces the importance of family and love, reminding us to bridge the gaps that sometimes arise within our own families.
“Everybody has a family member they may clash with, but at the end of the day, it’s all about family; it’s all about loving one another,” Maniscalco concludes.
Cinemas showing ‘About My Father’ in South Africa
Filmfinity Pty (Ltd.) is the film’s distributor in South Africa. You can watch the movie at the following local cinemas:
Independent cinemas
- Atlanta Cinema
- Epic Mall@Reds
- Epic Northridge
- Epic Sun City
- Grandwest Cine Centre
- Midlands Cine Centre
- Movies@Emnotweni
- Movies@GoldReef
- Movies@Monte
- Movies@Silverstar
- Suncoast Cine Centre
- The Grove Windhoek
Nu Metro
- NM Arcades
- NM Ballito
- NM Bedford
- NM Boardwalk
- NM Canal Walk
- NM Clearwater
- NM Cornubia
- NM Emperors
- NM Galleria
- NM Giyani
- NM Hyde Park
- NM Loch Logan
- NM Menlyn Park
- NM Mountain Mill
- NM Pavilion
- NM The Glen
- NM The Strip
- NM Trade Route Mall
- NM Westgate
- NM Woodlands
Sterkinekor
- Blue Route
- Brooklyn Commercial
- Cape Gate
- Carnival City
- Cradlestone
- Cresta
- East Rand Mall
- Eastgate
- Gateway Commercial
- Greenstone Mall
- I’langa Mall
- Kolonnade
- Mall of Africa
- Manda Hill
- Maponya Mall
- Matlosana Mall
- Rosebank Nouveau
- Rustenburg
- Sam Levy
- Sandton
- Shelly Beach
- Sterland
- The Grove
- V & A Waterfront
- Vaal Mall