The Son
The multigenerational epic follows two concurrent time periods: One, the story of young Eli McCullough after he is kidnapped and indoctrinated into a tribe of Comanches in 1849. The other, 60 years later, when we see a grown Eli struggle to maintain his family’s cattle empire during the turbulent Bandit Wars of South Texas. Based on Philipp Meyer’s acclaimed novel.
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Streaming now in the United States on Philo, AMC+, Spectrum On Demand, The Roku Channel, and OnDemandKorea.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The Son
Where can I watch The Son in the United States?
The Son is available to stream on Philo, AMC+, Spectrum On Demand, The Roku Channel, and OnDemandKorea in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Son for free?
The Son streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel and OnDemandKorea. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Son?
The Son scores 6.7 on The Movie Database, 7.5 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 62 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Son?
The Son stars Pierce Brosnan, Jacob Lofland, Zahn McClarnon, Carlos Bardem, and James Parks. Brian McGreevy is the creator and Lee Shipman is the creator and Philipp Meyer is the creator.
How many seasons of The Son are there?
The Son has 2 seasons and 20 episodes, and is canceled.
How long does it take to watch all of The Son?
All 20 episodes of The Son add up to about 15 hours at roughly 45 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 8 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 4 days.
What network is The Son on?
The Son airs on AMC, and is produced by Mad Hatter Entertainment and AMC Studios.
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.