Son of Saul (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2015, Son of Saul is a thriller, drama and war film directed by László Nemes, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. In the horror of 1944 Auschwitz, a prisoner forced to burn the corpses of his own people finds moral survival trying to save from the flames the body of a boy he takes for his son.
Who’s in it. Son of Saul stars Géza Röhrig as Saul Ausländer, Levente Molnár as Abraham, Urs Rechn as Eli Biedermann (Oberkapo) and Todd Charmont as Bearded Prisoner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Son of Saul has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Son of Saul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Son of Saul tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Son of Saul (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Son of Saul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Son of Saul worth watching?
- Son of Saul holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Son of Saul?
- Son of Saul stars Géza Röhrig, Levente Molnár, Urs Rechn, Todd Charmont and Jerzy Walczak II.
- When was Son of Saul released?
- Son of Saul was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.