Where to Watch Just Like the Son (2006) in the US

What it's about

"Just Like the Son" chronicles twenty year-old Daniel Carter's (Webber) attempt to help an eight year-old, Boone (Ortiz), find a better life. Daniel First meets Boone while doing community service at an East Village grade school. The boys strike up a friendship during which Daniel learns that Boone's mother is sick and may be hospitalized. He also learns that Boone has an older sister, Charlotte, who lives in Dallas. When Boone does not show up for school a few days later, Daniel begins to ask questions and learns that Boone was placed into a temporary foster care in Upstate New York. After being turned down as an adoption candidate, and failing to convince his Father to help him gain custody, Daniel decides to rescue Boone from the orphanage. He puts all his street smarts to use and they head to Dallas. While the goal is to locate Boone's sister, the heart of the story is the unexpected bond Daniel and Boone form throughout their road trip adventure.

Cast and crew

Director

Morgan J. Freeman

Writer

Morgan J. Freeman

Starring

Mark Webber, Antonio Ortiz, Brendan Sexton III

Details

Release date

Apr 29, 2006

Language

English

Country

United States

Awards

5 wins & 1 nomination

Where to Watch Just Like the Son (2006) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Just Like the Son in the United States?

Just Like the Son is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on FlixFling. Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and The Roku Channel (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD). Rent the movie on Prime Video.

Can I stream Just Like the Son or do I have to rent it in the United States?

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Can I watch Just Like the Son for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and The Roku Channel (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD).