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Harry & Son
🎬 Movie

Harry & Son

1984 · 117 min Drama
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

Widower Harry Keach is a construction worker who was raised to appreciate the importance of working for a living. He takes a dim view of his sensitive son Howard's lackadaisical lifestyle and has a strained relationship with his daughter Nina as he does not approve of her husband. When Harry is fired from his job, his life changes drastically as he is made to focus on the relationships around him.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Paul Newman

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Harry Keach

Robby Benson

Robby Benson

Howard Keach

Ellen Barkin

Ellen Barkin

Katie Wilowski

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

Tom Keach

Judith Ivey

Judith Ivey

Sally

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

Raymond

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Siemanowski

Katherine Borowitz

Katherine Borowitz

Nina

Maury Chaykin

Maury Chaykin

Lawrence

Joanne Woodward

Joanne Woodward

Lilly

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