Native Son (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film

Native Son poster

Released in 2010, Native Son is a drama and horror film directed by Scott Graham, running about 20 minutes. “isolated and disconnected . . .” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. John, lives in a remote area of Scotland. The primary industry is potato farming and John is a picker who lives for the harvests; it is all he has in his life. He yearns for a life that he does not know how to make for himself - a home and family. John exhibits all the signs of someone who has suffered unknown tragedies in his life, but those reasons are hidden from the viewer. While driving back to town on a dark and isolated road, John comes upon a car stopped up ahead. He immediately can see a hose attached to the exhaust pipe. He has come upon a suicide. Suddenly, headlights appear in the opposite direction and John's immediate reaction is to hide, though he has done nothing wrong. That choice leads John to take the body of the dead young woman to a shed in the woods.

Who’s in it. Native Son stars Sean Harris as John, Agnieszka Bresler as Anna, Kate Dickie as Policewoman and Kirsty Strain as Dead Girl, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Native Son page.

If you liked it. Fans of Native Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Native Son (2010)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Native Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Native Son?
Native Son stars Sean Harris, Agnieszka Bresler, Kate Dickie, Kirsty Strain and Barrie Hunter.
When was Native Son released?
Native Son was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.