Sonny (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Sonny is a 2002 crime drama starring James Franco, Brenda Blethyn and Mena Suvari. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $132,221 worldwide. Critics gave it 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sonny About?
The premise of Sonny without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the underbelly of New Orleans, Sonny Phillips, played by James Franco, attempts to escape a difficult past as a male prostitute and find redemption. His mother, Jewel, faces her own hardships, and Sonny must confront the harsh realities of their environment, where exploitation is often a means of survival. He grapples with painful memories and seeks a path toward a better future amidst the city's struggles.
Sonny Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- clothed female naked male scene
- gigolo
- brothel madam
- prostitute
- nudity
- cocktail party
- impersonating a police officer
- one word title
- sex scene
- soldier
- female rear nudity
- fetish sex
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- prostitute mother
- male rear nudity
- object in vagina
- swinger couple
- older woman younger man sex
- female full frontal nudity
- male prostitute
- prostitution
- bare chested male
- male underwear
- feature film directorial debut
- bondage sex
- crime drama
- fatal car crash
- adult victim of child abuse
- drinking cough syrup from a bottle
- sexual melodrama
- military discharge
- u.s. army veteran
- mother adult son relationship
- role playing sex
- nightstick as dildo
- playing gin rummy
- domineering mother
- 26 year old man
- woman on top sex
- bdsm fetish
- tailor shop
- unresolved ending
- mother
- codeine
- visiting a grave
- handcuffs
- pontiac
- delirium
- pink poodle
- litter of puppies
- violent outburst
Sonny Cast
James Franco leads the cast, with Brenda Blethyn and Mena Suvari.
Sonny Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sonny 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 31 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 50% User score
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Sonny Plot Summary
What happens in Sonny from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sonny returns to the vibrant French Quarter of New Orleans after completing his three-year military stint. His mother, Jewel, is both astonished by his unannounced arrival and excited at the prospect of him resuming his previous work as a male escort catering to older women. Having a history in the trade herself, Jewel believes that if her son partnered with Carol, her new recruit who seems to be thriving, they could rake in substantial income—Sonny servicing the women while Carol handles the men.
Full summary
The whole story of Sonny, scene by scene
Sonny Box Office
Sonny grossed $132,221 worldwide. $30,005 came from the US and Canada and $102,216 (77%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$132.2K
- US & Canada
- $30K
- International
- $102.2K
Sonny Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sonny.
How Well Do You Know Sonny?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Sonny's mother encourage him to return to?
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Movies Like Sonny
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sonny Boy, Sons and Jamesy Boy.
Sonny FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sonny, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sonny?
Sonny runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Sonny released?
Sonny was released on December 27, 2002.
Who is in the cast of Sonny?
Sonny stars James Franco, Brenda Blethyn and Mena Suvari.
How much did Sonny make at the box office?
Sonny grossed $132,221 worldwide ($30,005 domestic, $102,216 international).
How is Sonny rated?
Sonny has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 31 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.
Does Sonny have a post-credit scene?
No. Sonny has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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