Sadie and Son (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1987, Sadie and Son is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Llewellyn Moxey, running about 100 minutes. “For these cops, fighting crime is a family affair!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's a family affair when a 50-ish police officer is joined by her son on the force.
Who’s in it. Sadie and Son stars Debbie Reynolds as Sadie, Brian McNamara as Nolie Rothman, Sam Wanamaker as Marty Goldstein and Cynthia Dale as Paula Melvin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Sadie and Son has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sadie and Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sadie and Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sadie and Son (1987)?
- In GB, Sadie and Son is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sadie and Son worth watching?
- Sadie and Son holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sadie and Son?
- Sadie and Son stars Debbie Reynolds, Brian McNamara, Sam Wanamaker, Cynthia Dale and David Ferry.
- When was Sadie and Son released?
- Sadie and Son was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.