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Native Son

2019Movie1 h 44 min

58

DecentGoodWatch score

58

DecentGoodWatch score

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Summary

A young black man named Bigger Thomas takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family, a decision that will change the course of his life forever.

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Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by: Rashid Johnson
Written by: Suzan-Lori Parks, Richard Wright
Produced by: Michael Sherman, Matthew Perniciaro
Music by: Kyle Dixon, Michael Stein

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January 24, 2019 · 1 h 44 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released: January 24, 2019
Runtime: 1 h 44 min
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 90 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

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Where can I stream Native Son?

In the United States, Native Son streams on HBO Max, and it is free with ads on Philo. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 83 other countries.

Is Native Son worth watching?

58

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 63). Critics rate it higher (63 out of 100) than audiences (53).

Is Native Son plot-driven or character-driven?

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