

My Lover, My Son
1970, English. Directed by John Newland.
"I wish my mother would stop treating me like a man"
A woman deals with an unhappy marriage, the death of her lover, and her son's involvement in a crime.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- John NewlandDirector
- Romy SchneiderFrancesca Anderson
- Donald HoustonRobert
- Dennis WatermanJames Anderson
- Patricia BrakeJulie
- Peter SallisSir Sidney Brent
- William DexterParks
- Alexandra BastedoCicely Clarkson
- Mark HawkinsMacer - Francesca's lover
- Maggie WrightProstitute
- Arthur HowardJudge
- Janet BrownMrs. Woods
- Peter GilmoreBarman
Details
- Released
- 13 May 1970
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- William Marchant, Jenni Hall, Wilbur Stark
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How long is My Lover, My Son?
My Lover, My Son runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does My Lover, My Son have a post-credits scene?
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My Lover, My Son parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
My Lover, My Son is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is My Lover, My Son on?
My Lover, My Son isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 May 1970. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Lover, My Son?
If you liked My Lover, My Son, try A Thousand and One, Strange Weather, Mothers' Instinct.
Who directed My Lover, My Son?
My Lover, My Son (1970) was directed by John Newland and stars Romy Schneider, Donald Houston, Dennis Waterman.