Some Mother's Son
Based on the true story of the 1981 hunger strike in a British prison, in which IRA prisoner Bobby Sands led a protest against the treatment of IRA prisoners as criminals rather than as prisoners of war. The film focuses on the mothers of two of the strikers, and their struggle to save the lives of their sons.
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Frequently asked questions about Some Mother's Son
Where can I watch Some Mother's Son in the United States?
Some Mother's Son is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Some Mother's Son?
Some Mother's Son scores 6.8 on The Movie Database, 7.2 on IMDb, and 86% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in Some Mother's Son?
Some Mother's Son stars Helen Mirren, Fionnula Flanagan, Aidan Gillen, David O'Hara, and John Lynch. Terry George is the director.
How long is Some Mother's Son?
Some Mother's Son runs 1h 52m (112 minutes).
When did Some Mother's Son come out?
Some Mother's Son was released on September 13, 1996.
Which studio made Some Mother's Son?
Some Mother's Son was produced by Hell's Kitchen and Castle Rock Entertainment in Ireland and the United States.
What languages is Some Mother's Son in?
Some Mother's Son is in English and Irish, and its original language is English.
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.