

Son of Saul
2015, Hungarian. Directed by László Nemes.
In the horror of 1944 Auschwitz, a prisoner forced to burn the corpses of his own people finds moral survival trying to save from the flames the body of a boy he takes for his son, seeking to give him a proper Jewish burial.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hungarian
- Rated
- R
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7.1/10 from 1,204 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Son of Saul
Son of Saul isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- László NemesDirector
- Géza RöhrigSaul Ausländer
- Levente MolnárAbraham
- Urs RechnEli Biederman
- Todd CharmontBearded Prisoner
- Jerzy WalczakRabbi Frankel
- Balázs FarkasSaul's Son
- Gergö FarkasSaul's Son
- Sándor ZsótérDr. Miklós Nyiszli
- Marcin CzarnikFeigenbaum
- Levente OrbánRussian Prisoner
- Kamil DobrowolskiMietek
- Uwe LauerOberscharführer Voss
Details
- Released
- 11 June 2015
- Original title
- Saul fia
- Country
- Hungary
- Written by
- László Nemes, Clara Royer
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $1.8M
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Son of Saul: quick answers
Is Son of Saul worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 1,204 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Son of Saul?
Son of Saul runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Son of Saul have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Son of Saul. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Son of Saul parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Son of Saul is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Son of Saul on?
Son of Saul isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Son of Saul?
If you liked Son of Saul, try Escape from Sobibor, Inglourious Basterds, Operation Crossbow.
Who directed Son of Saul?
Son of Saul (2015) was directed by László Nemes and stars Géza Röhrig, Levente Molnár, Urs Rechn.