The Son(2002)
Le Fils
The Son Synopsis
A joinery instructor at a rehab center refuses to take a new teen as his apprentice, but then begins to follow the boy through the hallways and streets.
The Son (2002) is a drama film directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, released on October 4, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Olivier Gourmet, Morgan Marinne, Isabella Soupart and Nassim Hassaïni. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 173 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne
- Writers:
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
- Producers:
- Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne
- Cinematographer:
- Alain Marcoen
- Production:
- Archipel 33>35, Les Films du Fleuve, RTBF
- Status:
- Released
The Son (2002) Trailer
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The Son Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Son.
'Le Fils' ('The Son') trailer - Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne
Trailer
David Zeiger on LE FILS (THE SON)
Featurette
The Son Cast & Crew
Main cast
Olivier Gourmet
as Olivier
Morgan Marinne
as Francis
Isabella Soupart
as Magali
- Nassim Hassaïni
Nassim Hassaïni
as Omar
Pierre Nisse
as Apprenti Soudeur 1
- Anne Gerard
Anne Gerard
as La Mère de Dany
- Annette Closset
Annette Closset
as La Directrice du Centre
- Félicien Pitsaer
Félicien Pitsaer
as Steve
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, written by Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne, produced by Luc Dardenne and Jean-Pierre Dardenne.
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The Son Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 173 ratings.
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The Son – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Son online?
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The Son (2002) is available to stream on Cinobo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Son?
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The main cast of The Son (2002) includes Olivier Gourmet, Morgan Marinne, Isabella Soupart, Nassim Hassaïni and Pierre Nisse. The film was directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Son released?
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The Son was released on October 4, 2002 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Son worth watching?
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The Son (2002) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 173 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Son?
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Yes. The official The Son trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.