It Was the Son (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2012, It Was the Son is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Daniele Ciprì, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The Ciraulo family lives in the miserable district of Palermo called "Zen". When one of their children dies in a shootout between mafia gangsters they receive compensation and buy a luxury black Volvo. Things go wrong when Trancredi, another son, takes the car out and damages the car door.
Who’s in it. It Was the Son stars Toni Servillo as Nicola Ciraulo, Giselda Volodi as Loredana Ciraulo, Alfredo Castro as Busu and Fabrizio Falco as Tancredi Ciraulo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, It Was the Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Was the Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Was the Son tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Was the Son (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It Was the Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It Was the Son worth watching?
- It Was the Son holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It Was the Son?
- It Was the Son stars Toni Servillo, Giselda Volodi, Alfredo Castro, Fabrizio Falco and Aurora Quattrocchi.
- When was It Was the Son released?
- It Was the Son was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.