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Son of the South

2021Movie1 h 44 minPG-13

DramaHistory
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic604.5Rotten Tomatoes59%89%

A moving, violent history movie about history and a real life story.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Founding grandson without a father...

In civil rights era Montgomery, Alabama, Klansman's grandson Bob Zellner must choose which side of history to be on during the Movement. Defying his family and white Southern norms, he fought against social injustice, repression and violence to change the world around him

Feels like

  • Civil Rights Era
  • Biographical Drama
  • Social Justice
  • Historical Account
  • Moral Struggle
  • Overcoming Prejudice
  • Activism and Change
  • Courage and Conviction
  • Redemption Story

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Barry Alexander Brown
Written by
Barry Alexander Brown
Produced by
Colin Bates, Eve Pomerance, Stan Erdreich

Everyone

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Facts

February 5, 2021 · 1 h 44 min · PG-13

Released
February 5, 2021
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$48,582
Available in
39 countries
Keywords
based on true story

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Son of the South?"

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Where can I stream Son of the South?

HuluKanopyHooplaFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Son of the South streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Son of the South worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 60).

Is Son of the South okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.