Four Sons (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1928, Four Sons is a drama and war film directed by John Ford, running about 96 minutes. “Big as the Heart of Humanity!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A family saga in which three of a Bavarian widow's sons go to war for Germany and the fourth goes to America, Germany's eventual opponent.
Who’s in it. Four Sons stars Margaret Mann as Mother Bernle, James Hall as Joseph - Her son, Charles Morton as Johann - Her Son and Francis X. Bushman Jr. as Franz - Her Son, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Four Sons has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Four Sons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Four Sons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Four Sons (1928)?
- In US, Four Sons is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Four Sons worth watching?
- Four Sons holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Four Sons?
- Four Sons stars Margaret Mann, James Hall, Charles Morton, Francis X. Bushman Jr. and George Meeker.
- When was Four Sons released?
- Four Sons was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.