Fortunate Son (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 2020, Fortunate Son is a drama series.
What it’s about. Spy drama set in the social and political chaos of 1968, inspired by a true story. Pursued into Canada by the FBI, the matriarch of an American activist family helps smuggle Vietnam war deserters and draft dodgers across the border. What she doesn't know is that one of the deserters is an agent of the CIA sent to spy on her.
Who’s in it. Fortunate Son stars Kari Matchett as Ruby Howard, Darren Mann as Travis Hunter, Stephen Moyer as Vern Lang and Dylan Taylor as Chief Kelly.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Fortunate Son has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fortunate Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fortunate Son tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fortunate Son (2020)?
- In CA, Fortunate Son is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fortunate Son worth watching?
- Fortunate Son holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fortunate Son?
- Fortunate Son stars Kari Matchett, Darren Mann, Stephen Moyer and Dylan Taylor.
- When was Fortunate Son released?
- Fortunate Son was released in 2020.