An Only Son (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1969, An Only Son is a comedy and drama film directed by Michel Polac, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A teenage boy and his friend look up an artist who painted a picture of the boy's mother years before. The eccentric artist eventually tolerates the intrusions of the two teens and gives the boy some historical background on how the two met and became involved. When the boy tells his mother he has met the artist, the mother returns to him and rekindles the passionate affair the two shared years before. The boy is caught in the middle between his mother's infidelity and his own resentment and rebellion towards his conservative, often humorless father.
Who’s in it. An Only Son stars Eric Ancian as Eric, Francis Bouvet as Le père, Eléanor Farouel as Florence and Serge Hureau as Serge.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, An Only Son has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Only Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Only Son tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Only Son (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Only Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Only Son worth watching?
- An Only Son holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Only Son?
- An Only Son stars Eric Ancian, Francis Bouvet, Eléanor Farouel and Serge Hureau.
- When was An Only Son released?
- An Only Son was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.