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Native Son

5.219861h 51mPGMovieDrama

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.

DirectorJerrold Freedman
WritersRichard Wesley·Richard Wright
ProducersLindsay Law·Diane Silver

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jerrold Freedman

VLVictor Love
Victor Love
Bigger Thomas
MDMatt Dillon
Matt Dillon
Jan
EMElizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern
Mary Dalton
GPGeraldine Page
Geraldine Page
Peggy
OWOprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Mrs. Thomas
ABAkosua Busia
Akosua Busia
Bessie
CBCarroll Baker
Carroll Baker
Mrs. Dalton
JMJohn McMartin
John McMartin
Mr. Dalton
AEArt Evans
Art Evans
Doc
JKJohn Karlen
John Karlen
Max
WPWillard E. Pugh
Willard E. Pugh
Gus
DRDavid Rasche
David Rasche
Buckley

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Native Son — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Native Son?

Native Son isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Native Son on Netflix?

No, Native Son is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Native Son on Amazon Prime Video?

Native Son isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Native Son for free?

Native Son isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.