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Harry & Son

Name: Harry & Son
Genre: Drama
Released: 1984-03-02
Cast: Paul Newman, Robby Benson, Ellen Barkin, Wilford Brimley, Judith Ivey

1984 | 117 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, soft box office and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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 57 min.
What might put you off: Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Widower Harry Keach is a construction worker who was raised to appreciate the importance of working for a living. He takes a dim view of his sensitive son Howard's lackadaisical lifestyle and has a strained relationship with his daughter Nina as he does not approve of her husband. When Harry is fired from his job, his life changes drastically as he is made to focus on the relationships around him.

How it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
30% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Paul Newman

Paul NewmanHarry Keach
Robby BensonHoward Keach
Ellen BarkinKatie Wilowski
Wilford BrimleyTom Keach
Judith IveySally
Ossie DavisRaymond
Morgan FreemanSiemanowski
Katherine BorowitzNina
Maury ChaykinLawrence
Joanne WoodwardLilly