Native Son (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2019, Native Son is a drama film directed by Rashid Johnson, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. A young black man named Bigger Thomas takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family, a decision that will change the course of his life forever.
Who’s in it. Native Son stars Ashton Sanders as Bigger Thomas, Margaret Qualley as Mary Dalton, Nick Robinson as Jan Erlone and KiKi Layne as Bessie Mears, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Native Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Native Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Native Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Native Son (2019)?
- In US, Native Son is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Native Son worth watching?
- Native Son 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 Native Son?
- Native Son stars Ashton Sanders, Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, KiKi Layne and Bill Camp.
- When was Native Son released?
- Native Son was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.