Son (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2021, Son is a thriller and horror film directed by Ivan Kavanagh, running about 98 minutes. “You can't outrun a family secret.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, his mother must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past.
Who’s in it. Son stars Emile Hirsch as Paul, Andi Matichak as Laura, Luke David Blumm as David and Cranston Johnson as Steve, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder and Shudder Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Son tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Son (2021)?
- In US, Son is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Son worth watching?
- Son holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Son?
- Son stars Emile Hirsch, Andi Matichak, Luke David Blumm, Cranston Johnson and Blaine Maye.
- When was Son released?
- Son was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.