The Only Son (1936): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to The Only Son: streaming options, cast and core facts.

The Only Son (1936) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Chōko Iida as Tsune Nonomiya; Shinichi Himori as Ryosuke Nonomiya; Masao Hayama as Young Ryosuke; Yoshiko Tsubouchi as Sugiko; Mitsuko Yoshikawa as Otaka, Ryosuke's neighbour; Tomio Aoki as Tomibo, Otaka's son; Chishū Ryū as Okubo, Ryosuke's teacher; Tomoko Naniwa as Okubo's Wife
About The Only Son
A rural widow sends her only son to Tokyo to receive a better education. Years later, she visits him and finds he has become a night school teacher struggling to support his wife and son.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Only Son?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Only Son?
Chōko Iida as Tsune Nonomiya; Shinichi Himori as Ryosuke Nonomiya; Masao Hayama as Young Ryosuke; Yoshiko Tsubouchi as Sugiko; Mitsuko Yoshikawa as Otaka, Ryosuke's neighbour; Tomio Aoki as Tomibo, Otaka's son; Chishū Ryū as Okubo, Ryosuke's teacher; Tomoko Naniwa as Okubo's Wife
Is this The Only Son guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



