Sonny(2002)
His life was the morning after, until he decided to change the night before.
Sonny Synopsis
New Orleans, 1981. Sonny Phillips, just discharged from the Army, returns home. The only life he's known is as a gigolo, working for his mother, but he wants to leave that behind. However, the job his Army buddy promised doesn't materialize, and he can't escape his past.
Sonny (2002) is a crime and drama film directed by Nicolas Cage, released on October 26, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars James Franco, Brenda Blethyn, Harry Dean Stanton and Mena Suvari. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicolas Cage
- Writers:
- John Carlen
- Producers:
- Nicolas Cage, Norman Golightly, Paul Brooks
- Cinematographer:
- Barry Markowitz
- Composer:
- Clint Mansell
- Production:
- Saturn Films, Gold Circle Films
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Revenue:
- $132,221
- Status:
- Released
Sonny (2002) Trailer
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Sonny Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Franco
as Sonny
Brenda Blethyn
as Jewel
Harry Dean Stanton
as Henry
Mena Suvari
as Carol
Nicolas Cage
as Acid Yellow
Scott Caan
as Jesse
Seymour Cassel
as Albert
Brenda Vaccaro
as Meg
Josie Davis
as Gretchen
- Willie Metcalf
Willie Metcalf
as Cal
- Janet Shea
Janet Shea
as Wealthy Woman
- Cary Wilmot Alden
Cary Wilmot Alden
as Catherine
Key crew
Directed by Nicolas Cage, written by John Carlen, produced by Nicolas Cage, Norman Golightly and Paul Brooks.
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Sonny Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 63 ratings.
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Sonny – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sonny online?
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Sonny (2002) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sonny?
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The main cast of Sonny (2002) includes James Franco, Brenda Blethyn, Harry Dean Stanton, Mena Suvari and Nicolas Cage. The film was directed by Nicolas Cage. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sonny released?
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Sonny was released on October 26, 2002 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Sonny worth watching?
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Sonny (2002) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sonny?
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Yes. The official Sonny trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.