Callie & Son (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1981, Callie & Son is a drama and tv movie film directed by Waris Hussein, running about 142 minutes. “The story of a mother's vow to find her child ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fictional drama, covering a 30-year period, about a poverty-stricken teenager forced to give up her illegitimate son at birth, and the climb to wealth and power as the wife of a newspaper publisher who helps her locate her son, in whose future she becomes obsessed.
Who’s in it. Callie & Son stars Lindsay Wagner as Callie Lord, Dabney Coleman as Randall Bordeaux, Jameson Parker as Randy Bordeaux and James Sloyan as Bubba Wrench, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Callie & Son has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Callie & Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Callie & Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Callie & Son (1981)?
- In US, Callie & Son is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Callie & Son worth watching?
- Callie & Son holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Callie & Son?
- Callie & Son stars Lindsay Wagner, Dabney Coleman, Jameson Parker, James Sloyan and Michelle Pfeiffer.
- When was Callie & Son released?
- Callie & Son was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.