Rising Son (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1990, Rising Son is a drama and tv movie film directed by John David Coles, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A factory foreman with 36 years experience becomes despondent after being laid off by his company which has just been taken over by a Japanese conglomerate and is unable to find any other work. Meanwhile, his son uses his father's unemployment as an excuse to drop out of the pre-med program his father pressured him to enter.
Who’s in it. Rising Son stars Brian Dennehy as Gus Robinson, Piper Laurie as Martha Robinson, Graham Beckel as Billy and Emily Longstreth as Carol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Rising Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rising Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rising Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rising Son (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rising Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rising Son worth watching?
- Rising Son holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rising Son?
- Rising Son stars Brian Dennehy, Piper Laurie, Graham Beckel, Emily Longstreth and Ving Rhames.
- When was Rising Son released?
- Rising Son was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.