Nobel Son movie poster

Nobel Son

2007 · 1h 50m · Released

R Comedy, Crime, Drama

Soon after his insufferably arrogant father wins the Nobel Prize for chemistry, Barkley Michaelson is kidnapped by Thaddeus James, a young genius who claims to be Barkley's illegitimate half-brother. Motivated not so much by money as revenge, Thaddeus tries to convince Barkley to help him carry out a multimillion-dollar extortion plot against their patriarch.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.0 The Movie Database
6.1 IMDb
44% Rotten Tomatoes
60 Metacritic

Where to stream Nobel Son

Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, The CW, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Plex.

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Top cast and crew

Randall Miller Director
Alan Rickman Eli Michaelson
Bryan Greenberg Barkley Michaelson
Shawn Hatosy Thaddeus James
Eliza Dushku City Hall
Bill Pullman Max Mariner
Mary Steenburgen Sarah Michaelson
Danny DeVito Gastner
Ted Danson Harvey Parrish
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Frequently asked questions about Nobel Son

Where can I watch Nobel Son in the United States?

Nobel Son is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, The CW, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Plex in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is Nobel Son on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes. Nobel Son is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside The CW, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Plex.

Can I watch Nobel Son for free?

Nobel Son streams free with ads in the United States on The CW, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Nobel Son?

Nobel Son scores 6.0 on The Movie Database, 6.1 on IMDb, 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 60 on Metacritic.

Who stars in Nobel Son?

Nobel Son stars Alan Rickman, Bryan Greenberg, Shawn Hatosy, Eliza Dushku, and Bill Pullman. Randall Miller is the director.

How long is Nobel Son?

Nobel Son runs 1h 50m (110 minutes).

When did Nobel Son come out?

Nobel Son was released on April 28, 2007.

Which studio made Nobel Son?

Nobel Son was produced by Gimme Five Films in the United States.

What was the budget for Nobel Son?

Nobel Son was made on a budget of $4,000,000.

How much did Nobel Son make at the box office?

Nobel Son grossed $550,782 worldwide, against a budget of $4,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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