Son
“You can't outrun a family secret.”
Synopsis
When a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, his mother must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Son - Official Trailer [HD] | A Shudder ExclusiveOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-01
Top Cast
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Andi Matichak
Laura
Emile Hirsch
Paul
Luke David Blumm
David
Cranston Johnson
Steve
Blaine Maye
Jimmy Naegle
J. Robert Spencer
Dr. Bauhn
Rocco Sisto
Dr. Bradlee
Kristine Nielsen
Mrs. Naegle
Erin Bradley Dangar
Susan
Adam Stephenson
Father
David Kallaway
Pimp
Ethan McDowell
Dr. Lundberg
Wanetah Walmsley
ICU Nurse
Garrett Kruithof
Deutsch
Craig Leydecker
Jorgensen
Ben Swilley
Cab Driver
Adam Henslee
Young Officer
Janet L. Burns
Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
Crossing Europe Linz Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 5, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 24, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Kavanagh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Kavanagh, Neal Rowland
- Original Score
- Aza Hand
- Original Title
- Son
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Belladonna Productions, Elastic Film, Park Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Kavanagh
Ivan Kavanagh, Neal Rowland
Aza Hand
Piers McGrail
Robin Hill
Jan Pace, Ana Habajec, Emile Hirsch, Andy Mayson, Miten Shah
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Kavanagh
Director
AnneMarie Naughton
Producer
Rene Bastian
Producer
Louis Tisné
Producer
Piers McGrail
Director of Photography
Robin Hill
Editor
Tora Eff
Costume Design
John Leslie
Production Design
Ivan Kavanagh
Writer
Lee Gifford
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Son about?
When a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, his mother must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past.
Who directed Son?
Son was directed by Ivan Kavanagh.
Who stars in Son?
The principal cast of Son includes Andi Matichak, Emile Hirsch, Luke David Blumm, Cranston Johnson, Blaine Maye.
When was Son released and how long is it?
Son was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Son was composed by Aza Hand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Son?
Son holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).