Just Like the Son
“Sometimes you have to do the wrong thing to make things right.”
Synopsis
A petty thief's mentoring of an apparent orphan takes a profound turn when he kidnaps the boy from a foster home and drives him cross-country to his sister's house in Texas.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Just Like the Son Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-01-19
Top Cast
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Mark Webber
Daniel
Antonio Ortiz
Boone
Brendan Sexton III
Grant
Rosie Perez
Mrs. Ponders
Dylan Blue
Chris
Bruce MacVittie
Bill
Adrian Martinez
Glen
Eva Kaminsky
Mrs. Brown
Cara Reid
Kelly
Frankie Shaw
Brenda
Scott Graham
Wayne
Roxanne Fox
Charlotte
Phyllis Somerville
Judge
Peggy Gormley
Social Worker
Bill Ladd
Fair Worker
Joel Marsh Garland
Truck Driver (as Joel M. Garland)
Allen McCullough
Detective
Maria E. Heredia
Principal's Assistant (as Maria Heredia)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 26, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Morgan J. Freeman
- Screenplay & Story
- Morgan J. Freeman
- Original Score
- Dean Wareham, Britta Phillips
- Original Title
- Just Like the Son
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- SpaceTime Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Morgan J. Freeman
Morgan J. Freeman
Dean Wareham, Britta Phillips
Yaron Orbach
Sloane Klevin
Christopher Woodrow, Ralph Cioffi, Matthew Parker, Jamin O'Brien, Lillian LaSalle
Department Leadership Roster
Morgan J. Freeman
Director
Yaron Orbach
Director of Photography
Sloane Klevin
Editor
Sarah Croot
Production Design
Morgan J. Freeman
Writer
Matthew Parker
Producer
Dean Wareham
Original Music Composer
Jamin O'Brien
Producer
Britta Phillips
Original Music Composer
Marie Abma
Costume Design
Gill Holland
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Just Like the Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Just Like the Son about?
A petty thief's mentoring of an apparent orphan takes a profound turn when he kidnaps the boy from a foster home and drives him cross-country to his sister's house in Texas.
Who directed Just Like the Son?
Just Like the Son was directed by Morgan J. Freeman.
Who stars in Just Like the Son?
The principal cast of Just Like the Son includes Mark Webber, Antonio Ortiz, Brendan Sexton III, Rosie Perez, Dylan Blue.
When was Just Like the Son released and how long is it?
Just Like the Son was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Just Like the Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Just Like the Son was composed by Dean Wareham, Britta Phillips.