Three Sons (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1939, Three Sons is a drama film directed by Jack Hively, running about 72 minutes. “HE COULD BUILD UP A BUSINESS but not a FAMILY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A shop owner tries to interest his heirs in the family business.
Who’s in it. Three Sons stars Edward Ellis as Daniel Pardway, William Gargan as Thane Pardway, Kent Taylor as Gene Pardway and J. Edward Bromberg as Abe Ullman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Three Sons has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Sons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Sons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Sons (1939)?
- In US, Three Sons is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Three Sons worth watching?
- Three Sons holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three Sons?
- Three Sons stars Edward Ellis, William Gargan, Kent Taylor, J. Edward Bromberg and Katharine Alexander.
- When was Three Sons released?
- Three Sons was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.