Native Son (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1986, Native Son is a drama film directed by Jerrold Freedman, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1940s Chicago, a young black man takes a job as a chauffeur to a white family, which takes a turn for the worse when he accidentally kills the teenage daughter of the couple and then tries to cover it up.
Who’s in it. Native Son stars Victor Love as Bigger Thomas, Matt Dillon as Jan, Elizabeth McGovern as Mary Dalton and Geraldine Page as Peggy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Native Son has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1986)?
- In CA, Native Son is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Native Son worth watching?
- Native Son holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Native Son?
- Native Son stars Victor Love, Matt Dillon, Elizabeth McGovern, Geraldine Page and Oprah Winfrey.
- When was Native Son released?
- Native Son was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.