American Son (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2019, American Son is a drama film directed by Kenny Leon, running about 90 minutes. “There’s been an incident” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Time passes and tension mounts in a Florida police station as an estranged interracial couple awaits news of their missing teenage son.
Who’s in it. American Son stars Kerry Washington as Kendra Ellis-Connor, Steven Pasquale as Scott Connor, Jeremy Jordan as Officer Paul Larkin and Eugene Lee as Lieutenant John Stokes.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, American Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Son (2019)?
- In US, American Son is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Son worth watching?
- American Son holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Son?
- American Son stars Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale, Jeremy Jordan and Eugene Lee.
- When was American Son released?
- American Son was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.