Some Mother's Son
“Between love and loyalty... Between life and death... Lies a choice no mother should have to make.”
Based on the true story of the 1981 hunger strike in a British prison, in which IRA prisoner Bobby Sands led a protest against the treatment of IRA prisoners as criminals rather than as prisoners of war. The film focuses on the mothers of two of the strikers, and their struggle to save the lives of their sons.
Where to watch Some Mother's Son in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTubeClick a service to open Some Mother's Son there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Some Mother's Son streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Some Mother's Son
Some Mother's Son is a 1996 English-language drama and history film directed by Terry George. The cast is led by Helen Mirren, Fionnula Flanagan, Aidan Gillen. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Some Mother's Son was produced by Hell's Kitchen and Castle Rock Entertainment and made in Ireland and United States of America. It was released on September 13, 1996, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Terry George
- Writers
- Jim Sheridan, Terry George
- Release date
- September 13, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Ireland, United States of America
- Production
- Hell's Kitchen, Castle Rock Entertainment
Some Mother's Son cast & crew
Some Mother's Son was directed by Terry George and written by Jim Sheridan and Terry George.
The cast features Helen Mirren as Kathleen Quigley, Fionnula Flanagan as Annie Higgins, Aidan Gillen as Gerard Quigley, David O'Hara as Frank Higgins, John Lynch as Bobby Sands, and Tom Hollander as Farnsworth.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Geoffrey Simpson and it was produced by Rod Stoneman and Arthur Lappin.
Is Some Mother's Son worth watching?
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Some Mother's Son is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Some Mother's Son
Some Mother's Son isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of Some Mother's Son
Helen Mirren
Kathleen Quigley
Fionnula Flanagan
Annie Higgins
Aidan Gillen
Gerard Quigley
David O'Hara
Frank Higgins
John Lynch
Bobby Sands
Tom Hollander
Farnsworth
Tim Woodward
Harrington
Ciarán Hinds
Danny Boyle
Geraldine O'Rawe
Alice Quigley
Gerard McSorley
Father Daly
Dan Gordon
Inspector McPeake
Grainne Delany
Theresa Higgins
Some Mother's Son — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Some Mother's Son in United States?
Some Mother's Son is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Some Mother's Son in?
Some Mother's Son is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Irish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Some Mother's Son?
Some Mother's Son runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Some Mother's Son rated?
Some Mother's Son is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 41 ratings.
More like Some Mother's Son
