My Son, the Hero (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1961, My Son, the Hero is a drama, adventure and western film directed by Ismael Rodríguez, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Northern Mexico, early 20th century. Reynaldo del Hierro is murdered while riding with his sons Reynaldo and Martín, whose mother instills in them the need for revenge.
Who’s in it. My Son, the Hero stars Antonio Aguilar as Reynaldo del Hierro, Julio Alemán as Martín del Hierro, Columba Domínguez as The Widow and Patricia Conde as Jacinta Cárdenas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, My Son, the Hero sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Vemox Cine Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Son, the Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Son, the Hero tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Son, the Hero (1961)?
- In US, My Son, the Hero is available to stream on Vemox Cine Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Son, the Hero worth watching?
- My Son, the Hero holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Son, the Hero?
- My Son, the Hero stars Antonio Aguilar, Julio Alemán, Columba Domínguez, Patricia Conde and David Reynoso.
- When was My Son, the Hero released?
- My Son, the Hero was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.