Native Son
1986, English. Directed by Jerrold Freedman.
The story that shocked the country.
In 1940s Chicago, a young black man takes a job as a chauffeur to a white family, which takes a turn for the worse when he accidentally kills the teenage daughter of the couple and then tries to cover it up.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 24 December 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Wesley, Richard Wright
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $1.3M
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Native Son: quick answers
Is Native Son worth watching?
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How long is Native Son?
Native Son runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Native Son have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Native Son. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Native Son suitable for kids?
Native Son is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Native Son?
If you liked Native Son, try Richard Jewell, Till, In the Heat of the Night.
Who directed Native Son?
Native Son (1986) was directed by Jerrold Freedman and stars Victor Love, Matt Dillon, Elizabeth McGovern.