Oh, My Son! (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, Oh, My Son! is a drama film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. A man whose son has been murdered pushes to create laws to financially protect victims' families.
Who’s in it. Oh, My Son! stars Tomisaburô Wakayama as Shuzo Kawase, Hideko Takamine as Yukie Kawase, Ken Tanaka as Takeshi Kawase and Shinobu Otake as Tagiri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Oh, My Son! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oh, My Son! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oh, My Son! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oh, My Son! (1979)?
- In US, Oh, My Son! is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oh, My Son! worth watching?
- Oh, My Son! holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oh, My Son!?
- Oh, My Son! stars Tomisaburô Wakayama, Hideko Takamine, Ken Tanaka, Shinobu Otake and Isao Bitō.
- When was Oh, My Son! released?
- Oh, My Son! was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.