Some Mother's Son
1996, English. Directed by Terry George.
Between love and loyalty... Between life and death... Lies a choice no mother should have to make.
Based on the true story of the 1981 hunger strike in a British prison, in which IRA prisoner Bobby Sands led a protest against the treatment of IRA prisoners as criminals rather than as prisoners of war. The film focuses on the mothers of two of the strikers, and their struggle to save the lives of their sons.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Some Mother's Son
Some Mother's Son isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Terry GeorgeDirector
- Helen MirrenKathleen Quigley
- Fionnula FlanaganAnnie Higgins
- Aidan GillenGerard Quigley
- David O'HaraFrank Higgins
- John LynchBobby Sands
- Tom HollanderFarnsworth
- Tim WoodwardHarrington
- Ciarán HindsDanny Boyle
- Geraldine O'RaweAlice Quigley
- Gerard McSorleyFather Daly
- Dan GordonInspector McPeake
- Grainne DelanyTheresa Higgins
Details
- Released
- 13 September 1996
- Country
- Ireland, United States of America
- Written by
- Jim Sheridan, Terry George
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Some Mother's Son: quick answers
Is Some Mother's Son worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Some Mother's Son?
Some Mother's Son runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Some Mother's Son have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Some Mother's Son. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Some Mother's Son parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Some Mother's Son is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Some Mother's Son on?
Some Mother's Son isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Some Mother's Son?
If you liked Some Mother's Son, try Bloody Sunday, Hunger, Michael Collins.
Who directed Some Mother's Son?
Some Mother's Son (1996) was directed by Terry George and stars Helen Mirren, Fionnula Flanagan, Aidan Gillen.