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Our Son

2023·Movie
1h 44min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

When his husband Gabriel files for divorce, Nicky fights for custody of their 8-year-old son Owen, as he struggles to come to terms with what it means to love someone and what it means to be a father.
Emotional DramaFamily DynamicsCustody BattleParenthood ChallengesRelationship BreakdownHeartfelt & RawCharacter-DrivenLGBTQ+ ThemesLegal Drama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Our Son legally?

Our Son is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Our Son worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Our Son?

1 h 44 min

Our Son runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Our Son?

Critics72
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate Our Son higher (72) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Our Son in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Our Son?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Our Son in 66 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.