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Wayward Son

Wayward Son

Wayward Son
1999 1h 36m3.0

Wayward Son

Drama
3.0

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Former fashion photographer Randall Harris debuts with this gritty drama about justice and redemption in rural Georgia during the Great Depression. Jesse Banks Rhodes (Harry Connick, Jr.) is suddenly and inexplicably released from jail after serving part of a life sentence on a trumped up charge for murder. He heads back for Georgia to reclaim his life and finds himself staying with farmer Ben Alexander (Pete Postlethwaite). Initially, Ben's family is mistrustful of the ex-con, but slowly they begin to warm to him, particularly Ben's fragile daughter Wesley (Patricia Clarkson). After witnessing the murder of a black worker at the hands of his drunken white racist boss, Jesse vows to make things right.

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DirectorRandall Harris
ScreenplayRandall Harris
StatusReleased
ReleasedSeptember 20, 1999
Languageen
Runtime1h 36m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 3.0 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.4 / 10
Votes4
GenresDrama
StudioAvenue Pictures

Cast

Harry Connick Jr.

Harry Connick Jr.

Jesse Banks Rhodes

Pete Postlethwaite

Pete Postlethwaite

Ben Alexander

Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson

Wesley

Vinessa Shaw

Vinessa Shaw

Cordelia

Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins

Plantation Owner

Afemo Omilami

Afemo Omilami

Horace

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David Pickens

Warden

John Bennes

John Bennes

Lawyer

Matthew Brady

Matthew Brady

Inmate 1

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Stacie Richards Dail

Young Crying Woman

David de Vries

David de Vries

Michael Gaston

Michael Gaston

Edgar

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Rodney L. James

George

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Chris Jenkins

Cephus

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Michael Perry

Convict

Frank Roberts

Frank Roberts

Sheriff Pitts

Laura Sametz

Laura Sametz

Mrs. Blessing

Ron Clinton Smith

Ron Clinton Smith

Vernon

Haviland Stillwell

Haviland Stillwell

Lila

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Judson Vaughn

Station Manager

Tim Ware

Tim Ware

Foreman

Earl Maddox

Earl Maddox

Convict

Kinsey McLean

Kinsey McLean

Picnicker

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wayward Son

Where can I watch Wayward Son?

Wayward Son (1999) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Wayward Son about?

Former fashion photographer Randall Harris debuts with this gritty drama about justice and redemption in rural Georgia during the Great Depression. Jesse Banks Rhodes (Harry Connick, Jr.) is suddenly and inexplicably released from jail after serving part of a life sentence on a...

Who directed Wayward Son?

Wayward Son (1999) was directed by Randall Harris. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 36m, rated 3.0/10.

How long is Wayward Son?

Wayward Son runs 1h 36m (96 minutes total). Audience rating: 3.0/10 from 4 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is Wayward Son worth watching?

Wayward Son is rated 3.0/10 by 4 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama fans.