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Four Sons

1928Movie1 h 36 minNR

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–80%
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–80%

Summary

A family saga in which three of a Bavarian widow's sons go to war for Germany and the fourth goes to America, Germany's eventual opponent. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with L'Imaginne Ritrovato and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 1999.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
John Ford
Written by
Herman Bing, I.A.R. Wylie
Produced by
John Ford
Music by
Carli Elinor, Erno Rapee

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Facts

February 13, 1928 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released
February 13, 1928
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
War, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Available in
139 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Four Sons?"

Questions about Four Sons

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Four Sons?

PhiloFandorPublic Domain MoviesFawesomeMometuTubi TVFilmtap

In the United States, Four Sons streams on Philo and Fandor, and it is free with ads on Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, Mometu, Tubi TV, and Filmtap. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is Four Sons worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Four Sons okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Four Sons good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.