Don't Call Me Son (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2016, Don't Call Me Son is a drama film directed by Anna Muylaert, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Pierre is seventeen and in the middle of puberty. He plays in a band, has sex at parties and secretly tries on women’s clothing and lipstick in front of a mirror. Ever since his father’s death, his mother Aracy has looked after him and his younger sister Jacqueline, spoiling them both. But when he discovers that she stole him from a hospital when he was a new born baby, Pierre’s life changes dramatically. In her new film, director Anna Muylaert explores the mother-child relationship through the eyes of a rebellious son whose whole world unravels overnight.
Who’s in it. Don't Call Me Son stars Naomi Nero as Pierre / Felipe, Daniel Botelho as Joca, Dani Nefussi as Aracy / Glória and Matheus Nachtergaele as Matheus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Don't Call Me Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Call Me Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Call Me Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Call Me Son (2016)?
- In US, Don't Call Me Son is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Don't Call Me Son worth watching?
- Don't Call Me Son holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Don't Call Me Son?
- Don't Call Me Son stars Naomi Nero, Daniel Botelho, Dani Nefussi, Matheus Nachtergaele and Lais Dias.
- When was Don't Call Me Son released?
- Don't Call Me Son was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.