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My Son is Not What He Seems

1974Movie1 h 20 min

ComedyMusic
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6

A nostalgic comedy movie about show business and history.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · adults

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Love, music and entanglements: a showgirl tries luck in tragedy, but she will be surprised by the arrival of her son from Bombay, with ideas very different from those of Spain; while the successor of this one - and neighbor - gains a plus doing "favors" to the gentle admirers.

Feels like

  • Spanish Social Satire
  • Showbiz Melodrama
  • Cultural Clash Comedy
  • 1970s Period Piece
  • Family Entanglements
  • Musical Interludes
  • Bohemian Life
  • Nostalgic Entertainment
  • Character-Driven Narrative

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Angelino Fons
Written by
Juan José Daza, Lázaro Irazábal, Roberto Romero
Produced by
Luis Sanz
Music by
Gregorio García Segura

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 13, 1974 · 1 h 20 min · Strong Language

Released
April 13, 1974
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain
Available in
38 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream My Son is Not What He Seems?"

Questions about My Son is Not What He Seems

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Son is Not What He Seems?

It streams in 38 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is My Son is Not What He Seems worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 5.6).

Will My Son is Not What He Seems make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch My Son is Not What He Seems?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is My Son is Not What He Seems in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.