Native Son
Synopsis
A young black man named Bigger Thomas takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family, a decision that will change the course of his life forever.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-07
Top Cast
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Ashton Sanders
Bigger Thomas
Margaret Qualley
Mary Dalton
Nick Robinson
Jan Erlone
KiKi Layne
Bessie Mears
Bill Camp
Henry Dalton
Sanaa Lathan
Trudy Thomas
Elizabeth Marvel
Mrs. Dalton
David Alan Grier
Marty
Lamar Johnson
Jackson
Jerod Haynes
Gus
Aaron Moten
Tony
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Mr. Green
Barbara Sukowa
Peggy
Ashleigh Morghan
Jasmine
Dontez James
Bartender
Bryant Carroll
Dispatch
Joe Kurak
Usher
Judae'a Brown
Vera
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rashid Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Suzan-Lori Parks, Richard Wright
- Original Score
- Michael Stein, Kyle Dixon
- Original Title
- Native Son
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Bow + Arrow Entertainment, The Domain Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rashid Johnson
Suzan-Lori Parks, Richard Wright
Michael Stein, Kyle Dixon
Matthew Libatique
Brad Turner
Michael Sherman, Matthew Perniciaro, Stephanie Meurer
Department Leadership Roster
Elizabeth Birkett
Costume Design
Suzan-Lori Parks
Writer
Rashid Johnson
Director
Michael Sherman
Producer
Matthew Perniciaro
Producer
Brad Turner
Editor
Matthew Libatique
Director of Photography
Akin McKenzie
Production Design
Michael Stein
Original Music Composer
Kyle Dixon
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Native Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Native Son about?
A young black man named Bigger Thomas takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family, a decision that will change the course of his life forever.
Who directed Native Son?
Native Son was directed by Rashid Johnson.
Who stars in Native Son?
The principal cast of Native Son includes Ashton Sanders, Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, KiKi Layne, Bill Camp.
When was Native Son released and how long is it?
Native Son was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Native Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Native Son was composed by Michael Stein, Kyle Dixon.
Is Native Son based on a book or true story?
Native Son is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Wright".