Son (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1956, Son is a drama film directed by Yuri Ozerov, running about 86 minutes. “A young man escapes from home.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. High school student Andrei Goryayev faces a criminal liability for a hooligan misconduct. A compassionate witness pities the young man, and he is released. Having quarreled with his father, Goryayev leaves home and wanders around the capital until he accidentally finds himself in a new district of Moscow: at a construction site in Cheryomushki.
Who’s in it. Son stars Leonid Kharitonov as Andrei Goryayev, Pyotr Konstantinov as Goryayev's father, Varvara Kargashyova as Goryayev's mother and Viktor Geraskin as Vasya Kozlov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Son (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Son worth watching?
- Son holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Son?
- Son stars Leonid Kharitonov, Pyotr Konstantinov, Varvara Kargashyova, Viktor Geraskin and Nadezhda Rumyantseva.
- When was Son released?
- Son was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.