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My Sons

1991Movie2 h 0 min

ComedyRomance
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

Tetsuo is a young man living in Tokyo, who falls in love with a deaf-mute factory girl. He has always felt jealous of his college-educated brother, but ultimately wins both the girl and his father's acceptance and support in a touching and refreshing way.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Yoji Yamada
Written by
Yoji Yamada, Makoto Shiina, Yoshitaka Asama
Produced by
Hiroshi Fukazawa, Shigehiro Nakagawa
Music by
Teizō Matsumura

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Facts

October 12, 1991 · 2 h 0 min · Comedy, Romance

Released
October 12, 1991
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream My Sons?"

Questions about My Sons

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Sons?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is My Sons worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.5).

Is My Sons okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is My Sons good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will My Sons make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is My Sons in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.