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Native Son

  • 20192019
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
2.5K
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Native Son (2019)
Based on the novel by Richard Wright, 'Native Son' premieres on HBO on April 6.
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A young African-American living in Chicago enters into a seductive new world of money and power after he is hired as a chauffeur for an affluent businessman.A young African-American living in Chicago enters into a seductive new world of money and power after he is hired as a chauffeur for an affluent businessman.A young African-American living in Chicago enters into a seductive new world of money and power after he is hired as a chauffeur for an affluent businessman.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
2.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Rashid Johnson
  • Writers
    • Suzan-Lori Parks(adaptation)
    • Richard Wright(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Ashton Sanders
    • Margaret Qualley
    • Nick Robinson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rashid Johnson
  • Writers
    • Suzan-Lori Parks(adaptation)
    • Richard Wright(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Ashton Sanders
    • Margaret Qualley
    • Nick Robinson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 35User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos5

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:53
    Official Trailer
    Official Tease
    Trailer 0:50
    Official Tease
    Why 'Native Son' Is Still Relevant Today
    Interview 5:04
    Why 'Native Son' Is Still Relevant Today
    HBO 2019: It All Starts Here
    Promo 1:45
    HBO 2019: It All Starts Here
    'Native Son' Screenwriter's Eye-Opening Life Advice
    Video 1:26
    'Native Son' Screenwriter's Eye-Opening Life Advice

    Photos55

    Ashton Sanders in Native Son (2019)
    Margaret Qualley at an event for Native Son (2019)
    Margaret Qualley at an event for Native Son (2019)
    Ashton Sanders at an event for Native Son (2019)
    Ashton Sanders at an event for The IMDb Studio at Sundance (2015)
    Nick Robinson at an event for The IMDb Studio at Sundance (2015)
    Nick Robinson at an event for The IMDb Studio at Sundance (2015)
    Sanaa Lathan at an event for The IMDb Studio at Sundance (2015)
    KiKi Layne at an event for The IMDb Studio at Sundance (2015)
    KiKi Layne at an event for The IMDb Studio at Sundance (2015)
    Suzan-Lori Parks at an event for The IMDb Studio at Sundance (2015)
    Sanaa Lathan, Suzan-Lori Parks, Col Needham, Nick Robinson, Rashid Johnson, Ashton Sanders, and KiKi Layne at an event for The IMDb Studio at Sundance (2015)

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    Ashton Sanders
    Ashton Sanders
    • Bigger Thomasas Bigger Thomas
    Margaret Qualley
    Margaret Qualley
    • Mary Daltonas Mary Dalton
    Nick Robinson
    Nick Robinson
    • Janas Jan
    KiKi Layne
    KiKi Layne
    • Bessieas Bessie
    Bill Camp
    Bill Camp
    • Mr. Daltonas Mr. Dalton
    Sanaa Lathan
    Sanaa Lathan
    • Trudy Thomasas Trudy Thomas
    Elizabeth Marvel
    Elizabeth Marvel
    • Mrs. Daltonas Mrs. Dalton
    David Alan Grier
    David Alan Grier
    • Martyas Marty
    Lamar Johnson
    Lamar Johnson
    • Jacksonas Jackson
    Jerod Haynes
    Jerod Haynes
    • Gusas Gus
    Aaron Moten
    Aaron Moten
    • Tonyas Tony
    • (as Aaron Clifton Moten)
    Stephen McKinley Henderson
    Stephen McKinley Henderson
    • Mr. Greenas Mr. Green
    • (as Stephen Henderson)
    Barbara Sukowa
    Barbara Sukowa
    • Peggyas Peggy
    Judae'a
    Judae'a
    • Veraas Vera
    • (as Judaea Brown)
    Jaedyn Lane
    • Jasmineas Jasmine
    Ashleigh Morghan
    Ashleigh Morghan
    • Jasmineas Jasmine
    Alan B. Jones
    • Detective Calhounas Detective Calhoun
    • (as Alan Bomar Jones)
    Malkia Stampley
    Malkia Stampley
    • Detective Rogersas Detective Rogers
    • Director
      • Rashid Johnson
    • Writers
      • Suzan-Lori Parks(adaptation)
      • Richard Wright(based on the novel by)
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    Storyline

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    A young African-American living in Chicago enters into a seductive new world of money and power after he is hired as a chauffeur for an affluent businessman.
    • money
    • tragedy
    • african american
    • racism
    • african american lead character
    • 4 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Adapted from Richard Wright's novel of the same name.
    • Connections
      Remake of Native Son (1951)

    User reviews35

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Native Son 2019, worth the watch, read the book, different ending
    Read the book a long time ago. Still have it. Watched the movie and it started off following the novel by Robin Wright fairly well.

    I don't believe a movie adaptation of a novel has to follow the story line and it can be more interesting to have some twists or re-telling of the story. In this case I would say it is a re-telling but the one let down for me is the buildup to the ending.

    It felt like it was rushed and they did not have the time or the budget to provide the finer details of the story to explain the heart of the original story of why the title "Native Son" applied so well to Big and his part to society.

    An incredible cast and I enjoyed everyone's acting. Most of the camerawork was great in my opinion. Felt like it did update the story for our present time. Wished there was more reference to slum lords and the legal system.

    For folks that have not read the book, I hope it inspires them to read it. I know I will be re-reading the story again.
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    • jrneptune
    • Apr 7, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 6, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vatan Evladı
    • Production companies
      • Bow and Arrow Entertainment
      • The Domain Group
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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