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Sounder

1972Movie1 h 45 minG

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic807.8Rotten Tomatoes91%79%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic807.8Rotten Tomatoes91%79%

Summary

The oldest son of a loving and strong family of black sharecroppers comes of age in the Depression-era South after his father is imprisoned for stealing food.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Martin Ritt
Written by
Lonne Elder III, William H. Armstrong
Produced by
Robert B. Radnitz
Music by
Taj Mahal

Everyone

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Facts

September 24, 1972 · 1 h 45 min · G

Released
September 24, 1972
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
139 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, Spared by the Adaptation, Institutional Apparel +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sounder?"

Questions about Sounder

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sounder?

PlexPrimeJustWatch TV FreefuboTVPhiloBrewThe RokuKanopy

In the United States, Sounder streams on Prime, fuboTV, Philo, Brew, and Fandor, and it is free with ads on Plex, JustWatch TV Free, The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is Sounder worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 80).

Is there a sequel to Sounder?

  1. Sounder (1972)
  2. Sounder, Part 2 (1976)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Sounder, Part 2 (1976).

Is Sounder okay for kids?

G

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

Is Sounder plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Sounder use?

Bittersweet EndingSpared by the AdaptationInstitutional ApparelJust Following OrdersDisney DeathTogether in DeathHeroic BystanderDown on the FarmNamed by the AdaptationEvil-Detecting DogCool TeacherDeath by Despairand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Bittersweet Ending, Spared by the Adaptation, and Institutional Apparel.