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Sam's Son

6.519841h 44mPGMovieDrama

Michael Landon's semi-autobiographical sketch of his earlier life. It's the story of Gene Orowitz, a high school student struggling with his identity, who finds success as a javelin thrower on the track team.

DirectorMichael Landon
WriterMichael Landon

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Cast · Directed by Michael Landon

EWEli Wallach
Eli Wallach
Sam Orowitz
AJAnne Jackson
Anne Jackson
Harriet Orowitz
MLMichael Landon
Michael Landon
Gene Orman
TMTimothy Patrick Murphy
Timothy Patrick Murphy
Gene Orowitz
HTHallie Todd
Hallie Todd
Cathy Stanton
JLJonna Lee
Jonna Lee
Bonnie Barnes
HW
Howard Witt
Cy Martin
WBWilliam Boyett
William Boyett
Coach Sutter
JWJohn Walcutt
John Walcutt
Ronnie Morgan
DN
David Lloyd Nelson
Lonnie Morgan
WBWilliam Bassett
William Bassett
Mr. Turner
HG
Harvey Gold
Jake Bellow

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Sam's Son — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sam's Son?

Sam's Son isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Sam's Son on Netflix?

No, Sam's Son is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Sam's Son on Amazon Prime Video?

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Sam's Son isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Sam's Son?

Sam's Son hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 5, 1984. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is Sam's Son based on a true story?

Yes — Sam's Son is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).