Native Son
Seen it?2019 | 104 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A young black man named Bigger Thomas takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family, a decision that will change the course of his life forever.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 44K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rashid Johnson
- Ashton SandersBigger Thomas
- Margaret QualleyMary Dalton
- Nick RobinsonJan Erlone
- KiKi LayneBessie Mears
- Bill CampHenry Dalton
- Sanaa LathanTrudy Thomas
- Elizabeth MarvelMrs. Dalton
- David Alan GrierMarty
- Lamar JohnsonJackson
- Jerod HaynesGus