Destiny's Son (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1962, Destiny's Son is an action, drama and history film directed by Kenji Misumi, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. The son of an executioner and the assassin he loved yet murdered learns of his origins, leaving his foster parents to avenge his mother's death.
Who’s in it. Destiny's Son stars Raizō Ichikawa as Takakura Shingo, Mayumi Nagasi as Yoshio Takakura, Masayo Banri as Sayo Tadokoro and Shigeru Amachi as Sôshi Tada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Destiny's Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Destiny's Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Destiny's Son tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Destiny's Son (1962)?
- In US, Destiny's Son is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Destiny's Son worth watching?
- Destiny's Son holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Destiny's Son?
- Destiny's Son stars Raizō Ichikawa, Mayumi Nagasi, Masayo Banri, Shigeru Amachi and Jun'ichirō Narita.
- When was Destiny's Son released?
- Destiny's Son was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.