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The Prodigal Son

1909Movie18 min

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

A cathartic, moving drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

A father has two sons, the older one serious and hard-working, the younger one spendthrift and pleasure-seeking. The latter rejects his father's authority and leaves home. It is not long before he wastes all his fortune and falls into poverty. He repents and decides to return home. Despite his older son's resentment, the father welcomes back the lost sheep.

Feels like

  • Silent Film
  • Prodigal Son
  • Biblical Parable
  • Family Drama
  • Repentance and Forgiveness
  • Early Cinema
  • Moral Story
  • Restoration
  • Nostalgic

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Georges Berr
Written by
Henri Lavedan

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Facts

June 4, 1909 · 18 min · Drama

Released
June 4, 1909
Runtime
18 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Prodigal Son worth watching?"

Questions about The Prodigal Son

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Prodigal Son worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 5.8).

Is The Prodigal Son okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Prodigal Son?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Prodigal Son plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Prodigal Son in English?

French

No, it was made in French.