Sonny Boy (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1989, Sonny Boy is an action, thriller, drama and horror film directed by Robert Martin Carroll, running about 96 minutes. “There are some secrets you can't keep chained up forever...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small-town car thief and his transgender wife come across an abandoned infant; they amputate his tongue and train him for a life in crime.
Who’s in it. Sonny Boy stars David Carradine as Pearl, Brad Dourif as Weasel, Paul L. Smith as Slue and Sydney Lassick as Charlie P., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Sonny Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sonny Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sonny Boy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sonny Boy (1989)?
- In US, Sonny Boy is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sonny Boy worth watching?
- Sonny Boy holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sonny Boy?
- Sonny Boy stars David Carradine, Brad Dourif, Paul L. Smith, Sydney Lassick and Savina Geršak.
- When was Sonny Boy released?
- Sonny Boy was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.