My Ain Folk (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1973, My Ain Folk is a drama film directed by Bill Douglas, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. When Jamie's maternal grandmother dies, he and his brother Tommy are separated - Tommy is taken off to a welfare home and Jamie goes to live with his other grandmother and uncle. His life is far from happy, filled with silence, rejection and bouts of violence.
Who’s in it. My Ain Folk stars Stephen Archibald as Jamie, Hughie Restorick as Tommy, Jean Taylor Smith as Grandmother and Bernard McKenna as Tommy's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, My Ain Folk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Ain Folk page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Ain Folk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Ain Folk (1973)?
- In US, My Ain Folk is available to stream on Criterion Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Ain Folk worth watching?
- My Ain Folk holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Ain Folk?
- My Ain Folk stars Stephen Archibald, Hughie Restorick, Jean Taylor Smith, Bernard McKenna and Mr. Munro.
- When was My Ain Folk released?
- My Ain Folk was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.