Island Son (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 1989, Island Son is a drama series.
What it’s about. Island Son is a CBS television medical drama during its 1989-90 schedule. Island Son marked the return to regular weekly series television of Richard Chamberlain, who had not so appeared since his Dr. Kildare series almost 25 years earlier. In the interim he had enjoyed a somewhat successful career in feature films, and had become widely known as "The King of the Miniseries" due to his success in that format. Chamberlain once again portrayed a dedicated medical doctor, Dr. Daniel Kulani. Kulani was born in Hawaii and practiced on the mainland for many years prior to his return to work at the fictional Kamehameha Medical Center in Honolulu. Kulani's complicated life involved his stressful work environment; his adoptive parents, Tutu and Nana; his 18-year-old son, Sam; and his love interest, high school drama teacher Nina Delaney. Dr. Kulani's complicated life was never resolved to the satisfaction of the viewers because the program was canceled in March 1990.
Who’s in it. Island Son stars Richard Chamberlain, William McNamara, Brynn Thayer and Clyde Kusatsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Island Son has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Island Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Island Son tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Island Son (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Island Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Island Son worth watching?
- Island Son holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Island Son?
- Island Son stars Richard Chamberlain, William McNamara, Brynn Thayer, Clyde Kusatsu and Timothy Carhart.
- When was Island Son released?
- Island Son was released in 1989.