Where to watch The Only Son (1936) in the UK
The Only Son (1936) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. It can also be rented from BFI Player. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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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THE ONLY SON (Hitori musuko), 1936
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Only Son.
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Chōko IidaTsune Nonomiya -
Shinichi HimoriRyosuke Nonomiya -
Masao HayamaYoung Ryosuke -
Yoshiko TsubouchiSugiko -
Mitsuko YoshikawaOtaka, Ryosuke's neighbour -
Tomio AokiTomibo, Otaka's son -
Chishū RyūOkubo, Ryosuke's teacher -
Tomoko NaniwaOkubo's Wife
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The Only Son — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Only Son for free in the UK?
The Only Son (1936) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent The Only Son?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to BFI Player so you can check the current price.
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