Sounder
2003, English. Directed by Kevin Hooks.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 19 January 2003
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bill Cain
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How long is Sounder?
Sounder runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Sounder parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sounder is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Sounder on?
Sounder isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 January 2003. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sounder?
If you liked Sounder, try Drake & Josh Go Hollywood, Invisible Sister, MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday.
Who directed Sounder?
Sounder (2003) was directed by Kevin Hooks and stars Carl Lumbly, Suzzanne Douglas, Daniel Lee Robertson III.