How long is Some Mother's Son?

Some Mother's Son is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Some Mother's Son rated?

Some Mother's Son is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Some Mother's Son?

As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Some Mother's Son (1996) runs 1 h 52 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.8 from 42 TMDB members. Based on the true story of the 1981 hunger strike in a British prison, in which IRA prisoner Bobby Sands led a protest against the treatment of IRA prisoners as criminals rather than as prisoners of war. The film focuses on the mothers of two of the strikers, and their struggle to save the lives of their sons.

Runtime: 1 h 52 min — ends 9:52 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, History
Released: September 13, 1996
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 from 42 votes
Director: Terry George
Starring: Helen Mirren, Fionnula Flanagan, Aidan Gillen, David O'Hara
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Some Mother's Son?: Some Mother's Son is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Some Mother's Son rated?: Some Mother's Son is rated R in the US.
Is Some Mother's Son a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Some Mother's Son?: As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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