The Son's Room (2001)
Kernel Score: 78% · 542 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 2001-03-09
Runtime: 99 minutes
Where to watch The Son's Room
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A psychoanalyst and his family go through profound emotional trauma when their son dies in a scuba diving accident.
The Son's Room parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that this Italian drama is a somber, adult-oriented exploration of a family coping with the accidental death of a son.
- Violence & scariness: A little — No onscreen violence, but the plot centers on a fatal scuba diving accident and its emotional aftermath.
- Sex, romance & nudity: None — No sexual content indicated in the available signals.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Nanni Moretti as Giovanni
- Laura Morante as Paola
- Jasmine Trinca as Irene
- Giuseppe Sanfelice as Andrea
- Silvio Orlando as Oscar - a Patient
- Stefano Accorsi as Tommaso - a Patient
- Claudia Della Seta as Raffaella - a Patient
- Eleonora Danco as a Patient
- Sofia Vigliar as Arianna
- Renato Scarpa as Headmaster
The Son's Room FAQ
Is The Son's Room good?
The Son's Room has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 542 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Son's Room?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video.
Is The Son's Room OK for kids?
The Son's Room is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this Italian drama is a somber, adult-oriented exploration of a family coping with the accidental death of a son.
What movies are like The Son's Room?
If you liked The Son's Room, try Manchester by the Sea, Men of Honor, Whale Rider and Cast Away.