Hoodlum & Son (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2003, Hoodlum & Son is a comedy and crime film directed by Ashley Way, running about 92 minutes. “Missing money...mobs...and mayhem” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1933, a mischievous ten year old, Archie, is left in the care of his unattentive father, Charlie, a reluctant gangster indebted to mob boss Benny “The Bomb” Palladino. Benny gives Charlie a last chance to clear his ‘debt’ by collecting money from a rival, but when Archie follows his father into a rival gangster’s speakeasy, a series of bizarre events take place culminating in them fleeing without the money.
Who’s in it. Hoodlum & Son stars Louise Barnes as Celia, Mia Sara as Ellen Heaven, Ted King as Charlie Ellroy and Ron Perlman as 'Ugly' Jim McCrae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Hoodlum & Son has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hoodlum & Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hoodlum & Son tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hoodlum & Son (2003)?
- In US, Hoodlum & Son is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hoodlum & Son worth watching?
- Hoodlum & Son holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hoodlum & Son?
- Hoodlum & Son stars Louise Barnes, Mia Sara, Ted King, Ron Perlman and Robert Vaughn.
- When was Hoodlum & Son released?
- Hoodlum & Son was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.