Don't Look Back, My Son (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1956, Don't Look Back, My Son is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Branko Bauer, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Engineer and leftist illegal Neven Novak runs away from a train in which Ustashas transport their prisoners to the prison camp Jasenovac. He returns to Zagreb and tries to save his son Zoran from an orphanage. During his stay in the orphanage, Zoran was indoctrinated with fascist ideology. When he realizes that his father is an enemy of the regime, he refuses to escape with Zoran to the Partisans' territory. Novak faces his son's antagonism and the police that chase after them.
Who’s in it. Don't Look Back, My Son stars Bert Sotlar as Neven Novak, Lila Andres as Vera, Zlatko Lukman as Zoran Novak and Mladen Hanzlovsky as Ivica Dobrić, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Don't Look Back, My 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 Don't Look Back, My Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Look Back, My Son tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Look Back, My Son (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Don't Look Back, My Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Don't Look Back, My Son worth watching?
- Don't Look Back, My Son holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Don't Look Back, My Son?
- Don't Look Back, My Son stars Bert Sotlar, Lila Andres, Zlatko Lukman, Mladen Hanzlovsky and Radojko Jezić.
- When was Don't Look Back, My Son released?
- Don't Look Back, My Son was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.