Sonny (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2002, Sonny is a drama and crime film directed by Nicolas Cage, running about 110 minutes. “His life was the morning after, until he decided to change the night before.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New Orleans, 1981. Sonny Phillips, just discharged from the Army, returns home. The only life he's known is as a gigolo, working for his mother, but he wants to leave that behind. However, the job his Army buddy promised doesn't materialize, and he can't escape his past.
Who’s in it. Sonny stars James Franco as Sonny, Brenda Blethyn as Jewel, Harry Dean Stanton as Henry and Mena Suvari as Carol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Sonny has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sonny page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sonny tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sonny (2002)?
- In US, Sonny is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sonny worth watching?
- Sonny holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sonny?
- Sonny stars James Franco, Brenda Blethyn, Harry Dean Stanton, Mena Suvari and Nicolas Cage.
- When was Sonny released?
- Sonny was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.