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Callie & Son

1981·Movie
2h 22min·NR
60
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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family and history

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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The story of a mother's vow to find her child ...

A fictional drama, covering a 30-year period, about a poverty-stricken teenager forced to give up her illegitimate son at birth, and the climb to wealth and power as the wife of a newspaper publisher who helps her locate her son, in whose future she becomes obsessed.
Historical DramaMother-Son RelationshipWealth and PowerIllegitimate ChildFamily SecretsObsessionMelodrama30-Year Span

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Callie & Son legally?

Callie & Son is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FlixHouse, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Callie & Son worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Callie & Son rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Callie & Son?

2 h 22 min

Callie & Son runs 2 h 22 min.

What language is Callie & Son in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Callie & Son?

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