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Sam's Son

1984Movie1 h 44 minPG

64

DecentGoodWatch score

64

DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Michael Landon's semi-autobiographical sketch of his earlier life. It's the story of Gene Orowitz, a high school student struggling with his identity, who finds success as a javelin thrower on the track team.

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Date night
Family movie night
Friends night

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Not for scares.

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18 of 18

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Directed by: Michael Landon
Written by: Michael Landon

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Facts

August 17, 1984 · 1 h 44 min · PG

Released: August 17, 1984
Runtime: 1 h 44 min
Age rating: PG
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Keywords: based on true story

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Sam's Son worth watching?"

Questions about Sam's Son

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Is Sam's Son worth watching?

64

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Sam's Son okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Sam's Son plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Sam's Son good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.