The Son (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1973, The Son is a drama film directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Ange leaves New York to fly to his native Corsica. His mother is dying and Ange, who was not present when his father died, wishes to be present at her death. In Corsica Ange finds his brother Baptiste who married Maria, the woman he loved. He finds out that his father was killed, but nobody wants to tell him the name of the killer. And finally he finds two killers expecting him.
Who’s in it. The Son stars Yves Montand as Ange Orahona, Lea Massari as Maria, Marcel Bozzuffi as Marcel and Frédéric de Pasquale as Baptiste, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The 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 The Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Son (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Son worth watching?
- The Son holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Son?
- The Son stars Yves Montand, Lea Massari, Marcel Bozzuffi, Frédéric de Pasquale and Germaine Delbat.
- When was The Son released?
- The Son was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.