Favorite Son (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 4.6
Released in 1988, Favorite Son is a war & politics, action & adventure and drama series.
What it’s about. Favorite Son is a miniseries about political intrigue that aired on NBC in 1988 a week before that year's presidential election. It starred Harry Hamlin, Linda Kozlowski, James Whitmore, Robert Loggia, John Mahoney, Ronny Cox, and a pre-Seinfeld Jason Alexander. The miniseries was adapted from the 1987 novel of the same written by Steve Sohmer, who also wrote the teleplay.
Who’s in it. Favorite Son stars Harry Hamlin as Senator Terry Fallon, Linda Kozlowski as Sally Crain, Robert Loggia as Nick Mancuso and John Mahoney as Lou Brenner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Favorite Son has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Favorite Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Favorite Son tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Band of Brothers, Game of Thrones and Shōgun.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Favorite Son (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Favorite Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Favorite Son worth watching?
- Favorite Son holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war & politics, action & adventure and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Favorite Son?
- Favorite Son stars Harry Hamlin, Linda Kozlowski, Robert Loggia, John Mahoney and Philip McKeon.
- When was Favorite Son released?
- Favorite Son was released in 1988.