Just Like the Son (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2006, Just Like the Son is a drama film directed by Morgan J. Freeman, running about 86 minutes. “Sometimes you have to do the wrong thing to make things right.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A petty thief's mentoring of an apparent orphan takes a profound turn when he kidnaps the boy from a foster home and drives him cross-country to his sister's house in Texas.
Who’s in it. Just Like the Son stars Mark Webber as Daniel, Antonio Ortiz as Boone, Brendan Sexton III as Grant and Rosie Perez as Mrs. Ponders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Just Like the Son has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Just Like the Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just Like the Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just Like the Son (2006)?
- In US, Just Like the Son is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Just Like the Son worth watching?
- Just Like the Son holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Just Like the Son?
- Just Like the Son stars Mark Webber, Antonio Ortiz, Brendan Sexton III, Rosie Perez and Dylan Blue.
- When was Just Like the Son released?
- Just Like the Son was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.