Parallel Sons (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1995, Parallel Sons is a drama and romance film directed by John G. Young, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Seth is a youth with artistic leanings, a fascination with Black pop culture, and a dead-end life in an Adirondack village. He's alternatively sensitive and brutal with Kristen, who wants a sexual relationship that he explosively rejects. Late one night, as he's closing the cafe where he works, a young Black man attempts to rob him at gun point but faints from illness. Seth takes the man, Knowledge, an escapee from a nearby prison, to a family cabin where he nurses him and they begin a tentative friendship. When the sheriff learns of Seth's harboring a fugitive, a confrontation looms. Relationships between fathers and their children dominate the subplots.
Who’s in it. Parallel Sons stars Gabriel Mann as Seth Carlson, Laurence Mason as Knowledge Johnson, Murphy Guyer as Sheriff Mott and Graham Alex Johnson as Peter Carlson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Parallel Sons has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parallel Sons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parallel Sons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parallel Sons (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Parallel Sons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Parallel Sons worth watching?
- Parallel Sons holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Parallel Sons?
- Parallel Sons stars Gabriel Mann, Laurence Mason, Murphy Guyer, Graham Alex Johnson and Heather Gottlieb.
- When was Parallel Sons released?
- Parallel Sons was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.