Son of the South(2021)
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Son of the South Synopsis
In civil rights era Montgomery, Alabama, Klansman's grandson Bob Zellner must choose which side of history to be on during the Movement. Defying his family and white Southern norms, he fought against social injustice, repression and violence to change the world around him
Son of the South (2021) is a history and drama film directed by Barry Alexander Brown, released on February 5, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Lucas Till, Julia Ormond, Brian Dennehy and Cedric the Entertainer. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 154 ratings.
- Director:
- Barry Alexander Brown
- Writers:
- Bob Zellner, Barry Alexander Brown
- Producers:
- Michael Jefferson, Bill Black, Eve Pomerance
- Cinematographer:
- John Rosario
- Production:
- Jaba Films, Lucidity Entertainment, Major Motion Pictures Ltd., River Bend Pictures, Buffalo 8 Productions, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
- Revenue:
- $48,582
- Status:
- Released
Son of the South (2021) Trailer
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Son of the South Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lucas Till
as Bob Zellner
Julia Ormond
as Virginia Durr
Brian Dennehy
as Grandfather
Cedric the Entertainer
as Reverend Ralph Abernathy
Matt William Knowles
as Jim Zwerg
Lex Scott Davis
as Joanne
Shamier Anderson
as Reggie
Mike Manning
as Townsend Ellis
Dexter Darden
as John Lewis
Lucy Hale
as Carol Ann
Jake Abel
Ludi Lin
Key crew
Directed by Barry Alexander Brown, written by Bob Zellner and Barry Alexander Brown, produced by Michael Jefferson, Bill Black and Eve Pomerance.
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Son of the South Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 154 ratings.
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Son of the South – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Son of the South online?
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Son of the South (2021) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Son of the South?
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The main cast of Son of the South (2021) includes Lucas Till, Julia Ormond, Brian Dennehy, Cedric the Entertainer and Matt William Knowles. The film was directed by Barry Alexander Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Son of the South released?
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Son of the South was released on February 5, 2021 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Son of the South worth watching?
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Son of the South (2021) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 154 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Son of the South?
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Yes. The official Son of the South trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.