Like Father, Like Son (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2013, Like Father, Like Son is a drama film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, running about 120 minutes. “At what point does a father truly become a father?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ryota Nonomiya is a successful businessman driven by money. He learns that his biological son was switched with another child after birth. He must make a life-changing decision and choose his true son or the boy he raised as his own.
Who’s in it. Like Father, Like Son stars Masaharu Fukuyama as Ryota Nonomiya, Machiko Ono as Midori Nonomiya, Yoko Maki as Yukari Saiki and Lily Franky as Yudai Saiki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Like Father, Like Son has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $20M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Sundance Now 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 Like Father, Like Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Like Father, Like Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Like Father, Like Son (2013)?
- In US, Like Father, Like Son is available to stream on Philo and Sundance Now, 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 Like Father, Like Son worth watching?
- Like Father, Like Son holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Like Father, Like Son?
- Like Father, Like Son stars Masaharu Fukuyama, Machiko Ono, Yoko Maki, Lily Franky and Keita Ninomiya.
- When was Like Father, Like Son released?
- Like Father, Like Son was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.