Harry & Son (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1984, Harry & Son is a drama film directed by Paul Newman, running about 120 minutes. “Two men with nothing in common... except the blood in their veins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Widower Harry Keach is a construction worker who was raised to appreciate the importance of working for a living. He takes a dim view of his sensitive son Howard's lackadaisical lifestyle and has a strained relationship with his daughter Nina as he does not approve of her husband. When Harry is fired from his job, his life changes drastically as he is made to focus on the relationships around him.
Who’s in it. Harry & Son stars Paul Newman as Harry Keach, Robby Benson as Howard Keach, Ellen Barkin as Katie Wilowski and Morgan Freeman as Siemanowski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Harry & Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harry & Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harry & Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harry & Son (1984)?
- In US, Harry & Son is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Harry & Son worth watching?
- Harry & Son holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harry & Son?
- Harry & Son stars Paul Newman, Robby Benson, Ellen Barkin, Morgan Freeman and Ossie Davis.
- When was Harry & Son released?
- Harry & Son was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.