In Theaters Now

2023
R
1 h 44 m

2023
R
1 h 44 m

Summary Long-term partners Gabriel (Billy Porter) and Nicky (Luke Evans) have created what appears to be the perfect life with their young son. Despite appearances, Gabriel is unhappy and initiates a divorce that forces them to confront the changing reality of all their lives.

Directed By: Bill Oliver

Written By: Peter Nickowitz

In Theaters Now

2023
R
1 h 44 m

2023
R
1 h 44 m

Our Son

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews

User Score Generally Unfavorable Based on 5 User Ratings

3.6

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Directed By: Bill Oliver

Written By: Peter Nickowitz

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The New York Times

Dec 7, 2023

A simple yet engaging melodrama.

By Beatrice Loayza FULL REVIEW

The Film Stage

Dec 5, 2023

Becoming a parent means living for another life as much as––if not more than––your own. There’s nothing straightforward about it. At times, this film is a bit too straightforward.

By Dan Mecca FULL REVIEW

Movie Nation

Dec 5, 2023

“Sweet” and “sensitive” may win the day. But this fight over Our Son is a little bland and predigested, and even if that underscores the point that marriage and family and the dynamics that create dysfunction are all the same (“Open marriage” included.), that doesn’t give this affecting film much room for surprise.

By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW

Screen Rant

Dec 5, 2023

Evans and Porter deliver heartbreaking performances with the right amount of intensity, leaving a lasting impact.

By Patrice Witherspoon FULL REVIEW

The Playlist

Dec 5, 2023

When given the space to explore the knottiness of being a gay man in a world taking but tentative steps toward recognizing the community’s full humanity, Luke Evans provides the complex representation that audiences are craving.

By Marshall Shaffer FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

Dec 5, 2023

Without a more psychologically insightful script and less predictable story developments, Our Son shows that gay couples’ problems can be just as uninteresting as any other couples’ problems. Welcome to post-marriage equality humdrum!

By David Rooney FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Tigresa, Federal Films, Slated

Release Date Dec 8, 2023

Duration 1 h 44 m

Rating R

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Awards

Florence Queer Festival

• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

FilmOut San Diego, US

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

New Hampshire Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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Luke Evans

Nicky

Andrew Rannells

Matthew

Robin Weigert

Pam

Billy Porter

Gabriel

Phylicia Rashad

Maya

Kate Burton

Maggie 'Miggie'

Isaac Powell

Solo

Liza J. Bennett

Claire

Cassandra Freeman

Adele

Gil Perez-Abraham

Kevin

Will Coombs

Max Jr.

Alfredo Narciso

Lorenzo

Emily Donahoe

Alexandra

Nuala Cleary

Isabella

Christopher Woodley

Owen

Michael Countryman

Jim 'Grumps'

David Pittu

Ian

Francis Jue

Jason

William DeMeritt

Carlos

John Wollman

Principal Howard

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