My Son, My Son! (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, My Son, My Son! is a drama and romance film directed by Charles Vidor, running about 116 minutes. “A Love Triangle the Screen has never seen before!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A self-made success is determined to give his son the lavish upbringing he himself was denied. Not surprisingly, the son grows up to be spoiled rotten, causing grief and pain to everyone who loves him.
Who’s in it. My Son, My Son! stars Madeleine Carroll as Livia Vaynol, Brian Aherne as William Essex, Louis Hayward as Oliver Essex and Laraine Day as Maeve O’Riordan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, My Son, My Son! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Son, My Son! page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Son, My Son! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Son, My Son! (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Son, My Son! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Son, My Son! worth watching?
- My Son, My Son! holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Son, My Son!?
- My Son, My Son! stars Madeleine Carroll, Brian Aherne, Louis Hayward, Laraine Day and Henry Hull.
- When was My Son, My Son! released?
- My Son, My Son! was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.