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Native Son

5.319861h 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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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jerrold Freedman

Victor Love
Victor Love
Bigger Thomas
Matt Dillon
Matt Dillon
Jan
Elizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern
Mary Dalton
Geraldine Page
Geraldine Page
Peggy
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Mrs. Thomas
Akosua Busia
Akosua Busia
Bessie
Carroll Baker
Carroll Baker
Mrs. Dalton
John McMartin
John McMartin
Mr. Dalton
Art Evans
Art Evans
Doc
John Karlen
John Karlen
Max
Willard E. Pugh
Willard E. Pugh
Gus
David Rasche
David Rasche
Buckley

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Native Son — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Native Son?

Native Son is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Native Son on Netflix?

No, Native Son is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Native Son on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Native Son isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Native Son for free?

Native Son is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.