Favorite Son (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2001, Favorite Son is a drama film directed by Walter Lima Jr., running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Claudia Maccari, an Italian doctor who has a Brazilian adopted son suffering from leukemia, goes to Rio de Janeiro to find the child's biological mother for a transplant. She is reluctantly helped by a Detective.
Who’s in it. Favorite Son stars Ornella Muti as Claudia Maccari, Reginaldo Faria as Detective, Cláudio Marzo as Deputado Andrade and Alessandra Negrini as Mônica Andrade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Favorite Son has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Favorite Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Favorite Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Favorite Son (2001)?
- In US, Favorite Son is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Favorite Son worth watching?
- Favorite Son holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Favorite Son?
- Favorite Son stars Ornella Muti, Reginaldo Faria, Cláudio Marzo, Alessandra Negrini and Chico Diaz.
- When was Favorite Son released?
- Favorite Son was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.