The Only Son (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1936, The Only Son is a drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A silk factory worker is persuaded to support her son's education up to a college level despite their poverty. Many years later, she travels to Tokyo to visit her son.
Who’s in it. The Only Son stars Chōko Iida as Tsune Nonomiya, Shinichi Himori as Ryosuke Ninomiya, Masao Hayama as Young Ryosuke and Yoshiko Tsubouchi as Sugiko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Only Son has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Only Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Only Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Only Son (1936)?
- In US, The Only Son is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Only Son worth watching?
- The Only Son holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Only Son?
- The Only Son stars Chōko Iida, Shinichi Himori, Masao Hayama, Yoshiko Tsubouchi and Mitsuko Yoshikawa.
- When was The Only Son released?
- The Only Son was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.