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Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator (2025): Cast & Ratings

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Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator is a 2025 drama directed by José Filipe Costa, starring Jorge Mota as Salazar, João Lagarto and Adriano Carvalho. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes. IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.

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Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
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The story

What Is Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator About?

The premise of Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator without spoilers.

In 1968 Portugal, the long-ruling fascist dictator Salazar suffers a stroke after falling from his chair. As he returns to his palace to recover, he is unaware that he is no longer president. Surrounded by loyal staff—his housekeeper, maids, and doctor—they conceal his diminished status. Isolated and grappling with his illness, Salazar confronts questions of mortality and the desire to maintain his authority within the confines of his own mind.

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Cast & crew

Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator Cast & Characters

Jorge Mota leads the cast as Salazar, with João Lagarto as Américo Thomaz and Adriano Carvalho as Joaquim Cunha. Directed by José Filipe Costa; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from José Filipe Costa

More films directed by José Filipe Costa: A Pleasure, Comrades!, O Caso J. and Red Line.

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Ratings

Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator 5.2/10.

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Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator?

Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator released?

Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator was released on February 4, 2025.

Who directed Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator?

Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator was directed by José Filipe Costa.

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Who is in the cast of Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator?

Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator stars Jorge Mota as Salazar, João Lagarto as Américo Thomaz and Adriano Carvalho as Joaquim Cunha, among 17 credited actors.

How is Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator rated?

Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator has 5.2/10 on IMDb and 65% on TMDB.

Does Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator have a post-credit scene?

No. Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator in?

The original language of Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator is Portuguese.

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