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A Bad Son

1980Movie1 h 50 min

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–79%
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–79%

Summary

Bruno is released from prison. He looks for a job and tries to start a new life. His first stop is at his father's apartment.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Claude Sautet
Written by
Claude Sautet, Daniel Biasini, Jean-Paul Török
Produced by
Alain Sarde, Roland Girard
Music by
Philippe Sarde

Everyone

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

Facts

October 14, 1980 · 1 h 50 min · Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
October 14, 1980
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Box office
$8 million
Available in
30 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Bad Son?"

Questions about A Bad Son

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Bad Son?

It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Bad Son worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.4).

Is A Bad Son plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is A Bad Son in English?

French

No, it was made in French.