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The Only Son

7.4(115)19361h 27m
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Where to watch The Only Son in Canada

The Only Son is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. Availability checked 8 June 2026.

About The Only Son

The Only Son is a 1936 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Yasujirō Ozu, starring Chōko Iida, Shinichi Himori and Masao Hayama. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 115 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Only Son in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Overview

A rural widow sends her only son to Tokyo to receive a better education. Years later, she visits him and finds he has become a night school teacher struggling to support his wife and son.

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Themes & keywords

parent child relationshiptokyo, japanpoverty1930smother son estrangementdisappointmentunexpected visitworried mothereconomic strugglesuccess vs. failurelack of fulfillment

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Only Son in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Only Son on Criterion Channel.

Is The Only Son on Netflix?+

The Only Son is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.

How long is The Only Son?+

The Only Son has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in The Only Son?+

The Only Son stars Chōko Iida, Shinichi Himori, Masao Hayama, Yoshiko Tsubouchi and Mitsuko Yoshikawa.

When did The Only Son come out?+

The Only Son is a 1936 movie directed by Yasujirō Ozu.

What genre is The Only Son?+

The Only Son is Drama film.

Who directed The Only Son?+

The Only Son was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.

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