Harry & Son_
"Two men with nothing in common... except the blood in their veins."
Widower Harry Keach is a construction worker who was raised to appreciate the importance of working for a living. He takes a dim view of his sensitive son Howard's lackadaisical lifestyle and has a strained relationship with his daughter Nina as he does not approve of her husband. When Harry is fired from his job, his life changes drastically as he is made to focus on the relationships around him.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Harry & Son was released 42 years ago in 1984.
Harry & Son is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 57m.
CAST (20)
Paul Newman
Harry Keach
Robby Benson
Howard Keach
Ellen Barkin
Katie Wilowski
Wilford Brimley
Tom Keach
Judith Ivey
Sally
Ossie Davis
Raymond
Morgan Freeman
Siemanowski
Katherine Borowitz
Nina
Maury Chaykin
Lawrence
Joanne Woodward
Lilly
MB
Michael Brockman
Al
CC
Cathy Cahill
Waitress
RG
Robert Goodman
Andy
Tom Nowicki
Jimmy
Claudia Robinson
Nurse
RW
Russ Wheeler
Doctor
JA
Joseph Alva
Young Man #1
JS
Joe Sikorra
Young Man #2
JB
Jerry Barrett
Cop
DM
Dave Mungenast
Max
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$4.9M
Revenue
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
117 min (1h 57m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (66 votes)
Popularity
4
Box Office
$4,864,602
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Harry & Son about?
Widower Harry Keach is a construction worker who was raised to appreciate the importance of working for a living. He takes a dim view of his sensitive son Howard's lackadaisical lifestyle and has a strained relationship with his daughter Nina as he does not approve of her husband. When Harry is fired from his job, his life changes drastically as he is made to focus on the relationships around him.
How long is Harry & Son?
Harry & Son has a runtime of 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Who directed Harry & Son?
Harry & Son was directed by Paul Newman.
Who stars in Harry & Son?
The cast of Harry & Son includes Paul Newman, Robby Benson, Ellen Barkin, Wilford Brimley, Judith Ivey.
How much did Harry & Son make at the box office?
Harry & Son earned $4,864,602 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Harry & Son?
Harry & Son has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 66 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
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