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Our Sons is a 1991 drama directed by John Erman, starring Hugh Grant as James, Julie Andrews and Ann-Margret. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Our Sons (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
John Erman
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Our Sons About?

The premise of Our Sons without spoilers.

When James tells his mother Audrey, a progressive San Diego businesswoman, that he is gay, her liberal self‑image is shaken. He then asks her to travel to Arkansas to inform his lover’s estranged mother, Luanne, that her son has AIDS. As Audrey and Luanne confront their biases, they begin to share hopes, fears, and support for their sons.

Our Sons Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • aids
  • mother son relationship
  • death of boyfriend
  • straight actor gay character
  • gay son
  • homophobia
  • san diego california
  • kaposi's sarcoma
  • answering machine
  • gay dating
  • loss of son
  • mother son estrangement
+38 more
  • gay
  • estrangement
  • watching tv
  • airport
  • mother son conflict
  • 28 year old
  • road trip
  • men holding hands
  • answering machine message
  • car
  • holding hands
  • blonde wig
  • wig
  • death of partner
  • reference to ray charles
  • telephone call
  • coffin
  • dying son
  • hugging
  • gay relationship
  • playing cards
  • audio recording
  • estranged mother
  • arkansas
  • fayetteville arkansas
  • castle
  • tearjerker
  • casket
  • skinny dipping
  • pianist
  • architect
  • limousine
  • night swimming
  • child's drawing
  • drawing
  • hiv test
  • chocolate
  • taxi
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Cast & crew

Our Sons Cast & Characters

Hugh Grant leads the cast as James, with Julie Andrews as Audrey Grant and Ann-Margret as Luanne Barnes. Directed by John Erman; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John Erman

More films directed by John Erman, best-rated first: Stella, Candles on Bay Street, The Blackwater Lightship and Only Love.

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Videos

Our Sons Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official Trailer | 4K
Details

Our Sons Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Too Little” and “Too Late”.

Also known as
  • Too Little
  • Too Late
  • Au-delà du désespoir
  • Laß mich nicht alleine
  • Mutter
  • Nuestros hijos (TV)
  • Våra söner
  • Nossos Filhos
  • A mi fiaink, ჩვენი ვაჟები

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FAQ

Our Sons FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Our Sons, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Our Sons?

Our Sons runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Our Sons released?

Our Sons was released on May 19, 1991.

Who directed Our Sons?

Our Sons was directed by John Erman.

More films by John Erman

Who is in the cast of Our Sons?

Our Sons stars Hugh Grant as James, Julie Andrews as Audrey Grant and Ann-Margret as Luanne Barnes, among 13 credited actors.

Does Our Sons have a post-credit scene?

No. Our Sons has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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