A Bad Son (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1980, A Bad Son is a drama film directed by Claude Sautet, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Bruno is released from prison. He looks for a job and tries to start a new life. His first stop is at his father's apartment.
Who’s in it. A Bad Son stars Patrick Dewaere as Bruno Calgagni, Yves Robert as René Calgagni, Brigitte Fossey as Catherine and Claire Maurier as Madeleine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, A Bad Son has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Bad Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Bad Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Bad Son (1980)?
- In CA, A Bad Son is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Bad Son worth watching?
- A Bad Son holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Bad Son?
- A Bad Son stars Patrick Dewaere, Yves Robert, Brigitte Fossey, Claire Maurier and André Julien.
- When was A Bad Son released?
- A Bad Son was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.