Some Mother's Son (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, Some Mother's Son is a drama and history film directed by Terry George, running about 112 minutes. “Between love and loyalty... Between life and death... Lies a choice no mother should have to make.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the true story of the 1981 hunger strike in a British prison, in which IRA prisoner Bobby Sands led a protest against the treatment of IRA prisoners as criminals rather than as prisoners of war. The film focuses on the mothers of two of the strikers, and their struggle to save the lives of their sons.
Who’s in it. Some Mother's Son stars Helen Mirren as Kathleen Quigley, Fionnula Flanagan as Annie Higgins, Aidan Gillen as Gerard Quigley and David O'Hara as Frank Higgins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Some Mother's Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Some Mother's Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Some Mother's Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Some Mother's Son (1996)?
- In US, Some Mother's Son is available to 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 Some Mother's Son worth watching?
- Some Mother's Son holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Some Mother's Son?
- Some Mother's Son stars Helen Mirren, Fionnula Flanagan, Aidan Gillen, David O'Hara and John Lynch.
- When was Some Mother's Son released?
- Some Mother's Son was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.