Harry & Son (1984)

Name: Harry & Son
Director: Paul Newman
Genre: Drama
Released: 1984-03-02
Duration: 1 h 57 min
Cast: Paul Newman, Robby Benson, Ellen Barkin, Wilford Brimley

Drama

Director: Paul Newman

Cast: Paul Newman, Robby Benson, Ellen Barkin, Wilford Brimley

Runtime117 min

RatingPG

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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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Paul Newman's 1984 drama 'Harry & Son' offers a thoughtful, deeply personal exploration of the complex, often strained relationship between a hardworking father and his sensitive son, featuring powerful performances from Newman and co-star Robby Benson that elevate the film's themes of generational divides and the importance of family.

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Harry & Son is a 1984 American drama film directed by Paul Newman, who also stars. The screenplay by Newman and Ronald Buck focuses on the relationship between blue-collar worker Harry Keach and his son Howard, who fails at various odd jobs while aspiring to be a writer. Joanne Woodward, Ellen Barkin, Ossie Davis, Wilford Brimley, and Judith Ivey also star. The film also features Morgan Freeman.