Sons (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1990, Sons is a comedy and drama film directed by Alexandre Rockwell, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A comedy drama that played the festival circuit before vanishing without trace. Forsythe, Sweeney and Miranda are the trio of stepbrothers accompanying paralysed father Fuller on a jaunt to Normandy, where the old boy saw combat and romantic action during the war. Jennifer Beals, a regular in husband Rockwell's movies, plays a transvestite.
Who’s in it. Sons stars William Hickey as Roger, Samuel Fuller as Father, D.B. Sweeney as Rich and Rockets Redglare as Man on Porch #1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Sons sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sons tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sons (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sons worth watching?
- Sons holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sons?
- Sons stars William Hickey, Samuel Fuller, D.B. Sweeney, Rockets Redglare and Anthony Powers.
- When was Sons released?
- Sons was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.