Sons and Lovers (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1960, Sons and Lovers is a drama film directed by Jack Cardiff, running about 103 minutes. “You'll never forget the young lovers in...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The son of a working-class British mining family has dreams of pursuing an art career, but when he strikes up an affair with an older, married woman from the town it enrages his kind but possessive mother.
Who’s in it. Sons and Lovers stars Trevor Howard as Walter Morel, Dean Stockwell as Paul Morel, Wendy Hiller as Gertrude Morel and Mary Ure as Clara Dawes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Sons and Lovers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sons and Lovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sons and Lovers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sons and Lovers (1960)?
- In US, Sons and Lovers is available to 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 Sons and Lovers worth watching?
- Sons and Lovers holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sons and Lovers?
- Sons and Lovers stars Trevor Howard, Dean Stockwell, Wendy Hiller, Mary Ure and Heather Sears.
- When was Sons and Lovers released?
- Sons and Lovers was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.