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Native Son

I didn't mean to KILL her!

5.5(15)19511h 44m
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Where to watch Native Son in Canada

Native Son is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 May 2026.

About Native Son

Native Son is a 1951 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Pierre Chenal, starring Richard Wright, Jean Wallace and Gloria Madison. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Native Son in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

In 1940s Chicago, a young black man takes a job as a chauffeur to a white family, which takes a turn for the worse when he accidentally kills the teenage daughter of the couple and then tries to cover it up.

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Themes & keywords

chauffeurbased on novel or bookaccidental killing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Native Son in Canada?+

In Canada, Native Son is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Native Son on Netflix?+

Native Son is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Native Son?+

Native Son has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Native Son?+

Native Son stars Richard Wright, Jean Wallace, Gloria Madison, Nicholas Joy and Willa Pearl Curtis.

When did Native Son come out?+

Native Son is a 1951 movie directed by Pierre Chenal.

What genre is Native Son?+

Native Son is Drama film.

Who directed Native Son?+

Native Son was directed by Pierre Chenal.

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