Sounder
Synopsis
This is a coming-of-age story of a boy living in the Depression era of the South. "Boy" (Daniel Lee Robertson III) learns the hard way about the realities of being black, poor and unable to read. But he also learns about the deep love of family, the long-suffering loyalty of a dog and the importance of words, faith, stories & truth.
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Carl Lumbly
The Father
Suzzanne Douglas
The Mother
Daniel Lee Robertson III
The Boy
Paul Winfield
The Teacher
Marcus Johnson
Brother
Peter MacNeill
Sheriff
Bill Lake
Deputy
Eugene Clark
Preacher 1
Conrad Coates
Preacher 2
Neil Girvan
Guard 1
Bruce McFee
Crew Boss
Ashley Archer
Sister
Joshua Watkis
Boy
Patrick Stevenson
Guard 2
Lili Francks
Sara
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Hooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Cain
- Original Title
- Sounder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Hooks
Bill Cain
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Hooks
Director
Bill Cain
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sounder
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What is Sounder about?
This is a coming-of-age story of a boy living in the Depression era of the South. "Boy" (Daniel Lee Robertson III) learns the hard way about the realities of being black, poor and unable to read. But he also learns about the deep love of family, the long-suffering loyalty of a dog and the importance of words, faith, stories & truth.
Who directed Sounder?
Sounder was directed by Kevin Hooks.
Who stars in Sounder?
The principal cast of Sounder includes Carl Lumbly, Suzzanne Douglas, Daniel Lee Robertson III, Paul Winfield, Marcus Johnson.
When was Sounder released and how long is it?
Sounder was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sounder?
Sounder holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).