Sounder (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2003, Sounder is an action, comedy, adventure and tv movie film directed by Kevin Hooks, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a coming-of-age story of a boy living in the Depression era of the South. "Boy" (Daniel Lee Robertson III) learns the hard way about the realities of being black, poor and unable to read. But he also learns about the deep love of family, the long-suffering loyalty of a dog and the importance of words, faith, stories & truth.
Who’s in it. Sounder stars Carl Lumbly as The Father, Suzzanne Douglas as The Mother, Daniel Lee Robertson III as The Boy and Paul Winfield as The Teacher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Sounder has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sounder (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sounder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sounder worth watching?
- Sounder holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sounder?
- Sounder stars Carl Lumbly, Suzzanne Douglas, Daniel Lee Robertson III, Paul Winfield and Marcus Johnson.
- When was Sounder released?
- Sounder was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.