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Son of the South

6.520211h 44m18AMovieHistoryDrama

In civil rights era Montgomery, Alabama, Klansman's grandson Bob Zellner must choose which side of history to be on during the Movement. Defying his family and white Southern norms, he fought against social injustice, repression and violence to change the world around him

DirectorBarry Alexander Brown
WriterBarry Alexander Brown
ProducersMichael Jefferson·Stan Erdreich

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Cast · Directed by Barry Alexander Brown

LTLucas Till
Lucas Till
Bob Zellner
JOJulia Ormond
Julia Ormond
Virginia Durr
BDBrian Dennehy
Brian Dennehy
Grandfather
CECedric the Entertainer
Cedric the Entertainer
Reverend Ralph Abernathy
MKMatt William Knowles
Matt William Knowles
Jim Zwerg
LDLex Scott Davis
Lex Scott Davis
Joanne
SAShamier Anderson
Shamier Anderson
Reggie
MMMike Manning
Mike Manning
Townsend Ellis
DDDexter Darden
Dexter Darden
John Lewis
LHLucy Hale
Lucy Hale
Carol Ann
JAJake Abel
Jake Abel
LLLudi Lin
Ludi Lin

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Son of the South — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Son of the South?

Son of the South is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Son of the South on Netflix?

No, Son of the South is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

Is Son of the South on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Son of the South is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Son of the South for free?

Son of the South is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.

Is Son of the South based on a true story?

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