Movie

Native Son

“The story that shocked the country.”

★ 5.3(14)19861h 51m

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Good to know

Director: Jerrold Freedman
Release date: 1986-12-24
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Box office: $1,301,121
Budget: $2,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: American Playhouse

Native Son — trailer

About Native Son

Native Son is a 1986 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Jerrold Freedman, starring Victor Love, Matt Dillon and Elizabeth McGovern. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Native Son in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1940s Chicago, a young black man takes a job as a chauffeur to a white family, which takes a turn for the worse when he accidentally kills the teenage daughter of the couple and then tries to cover it up.

Cast

Victor Love

Bigger Thomas

Matt Dillon

Jan

Elizabeth McGovern

Mary Dalton

Geraldine Page

Peggy

Oprah Winfrey

Mrs. Thomas

Akosua Busia

Bessie

Carroll Baker

Mrs. Dalton

John McMartin

Mr. Dalton

Art Evans

Doc

John Karlen

Max

Willard E. Pugh

Gus

David Rasche

Buckley

Themes & keywords

chicago, illinoischauffeurbased on novel or bookparanoiaracial tension1940saccidental killing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Native Son in Denmark?+

Native Son is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Denmark. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Native Son on Netflix?+

Native Son is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is Native Son?+

Native Son has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Native Son?+

Native Son stars Victor Love, Matt Dillon, Elizabeth McGovern, Geraldine Page and Oprah Winfrey.

When did Native Son come out?+

Native Son is a 1986 movie directed by Jerrold Freedman.

What genre is Native Son?+

Native Son is Drama film.

Who directed Native Son?+

Native Son was directed by Jerrold Freedman.