Movie

Native Son

“I didn't mean to KILL her!”

★ 5.5(15)19511h 44m

Native Son is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Pierre Chenal
Release date: 1951-03-02
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Argentina
Studio: Argentina Sono Film

Native Son — trailer

About Native Son

Native Son is a 1951 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Pierre Chenal, starring Richard Wright, Jean Wallace and Gloria Madison. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Native Son in United States — 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

Richard Wright

Bigger Thomas

Jean Wallace

Mary Dalton

Gloria Madison

Bessie Mears

Nicholas Joy

Henry Dalton

Willa Pearl Curtis

Mrs. Hannah Thomas

Ruth Robert

Helen Dalton

Charles Cane

Det. Britten

George D. Green

Panama

George Rigaud

Ralph Farley

Gene Michael

Jan Herlone

Cecile Lezard

Peggy

Themes & keywords

chauffeurbased on novel or bookaccidental killing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Native Son in United States?+

In United States, Native Son is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Native Son on Netflix?+

Native Son is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Native Son?+

Native Son has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Native Son?+

Native Son stars Richard Wright, Jean Wallace, Gloria Madison, Nicholas Joy and Willa Pearl Curtis.

When did Native Son come out?+

Native Son is a 1951 movie directed by Pierre Chenal.

What genre is Native Son?+

Native Son is Drama film.

Who directed Native Son?+

Native Son was directed by Pierre Chenal.