Sounder (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1972, Sounder is a drama and family film directed by Martin Ritt, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The Morgans, a loving and strong family of Black sharecroppers in Louisiana in 1933, face a serious family crisis when the husband and father, Nathan Lee Morgan, is convicted of a petty crime and sent to a prison camp. After some weeks or months, the wife and mother, Rebecca Morgan, sends the oldest son, who is about 11 years old, to visit his father at the camp. The trip becomes something of an odyssey for the boy. During the journey he stays a little while with a dedicated Black schoolteacher.
Who’s in it. Sounder stars Cicely Tyson as Rebecca Morgan, Paul Winfield as Nathan Lee Morgan, Kevin Hooks as David Lee Morgan and Carmen Mathews as Mrs. Boatwright, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Sounder has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Brew and YouTube TV 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 Sounder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sounder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sounder (1972)?
- In US, Sounder is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Brew, 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 Sounder worth watching?
- Sounder holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sounder?
- Sounder stars Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Kevin Hooks, Carmen Mathews and Taj Mahal.
- When was Sounder released?
- Sounder was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.