Wayward Son (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1999, Wayward Son is a notable film directed by Randall Harris.
What it’s about. Former fashion photographer Randall Harris debuts with this gritty drama about justice and redemption in rural Georgia during the Great Depression. Jesse Banks Rhodes (Harry Connick, Jr.) is suddenly and inexplicably released from jail after serving part of a life sentence on a trumped up charge for murder. He heads back for Georgia to reclaim his life and finds himself staying with farmer Ben Alexander (Pete Postlethwaite). Initially, Ben's family is mistrustful of the ex-con, but slowly they begin to warm to him, particularly Ben's fragile daughter Wesley (Patricia Clarkson). After witnessing the murder of a black worker at the hands of his drunken white racist boss, Jesse vows to make things right.
Who’s in it. Wayward Son stars Harry Connick Jr. as Jesse Banks Rhodes, Pete Postlethwaite as Ben Alexander, Patricia Clarkson as Wesley and Vinessa Shaw as Cordelia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Wayward Son has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wayward Son page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wayward Son (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wayward Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wayward Son worth watching?
- Wayward Son holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wayward Son?
- Wayward Son stars Harry Connick Jr., Pete Postlethwaite, Patricia Clarkson, Vinessa Shaw and Walton Goggins.
- When was Wayward Son released?
- Wayward Son was released in 1999.