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The Only Son (1936): movie guide
The Only Son (1936) is a Drama running about 87 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.4/10 from 124 votes. Notable cast includes Chōko Iida, Shinichi Himori, Masao Hayama, Yoshiko Tsubouchi. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1936-09-15
- Runtime: 87 min
- TMDB: 7.4/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1936-09-15

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What is The Only Son about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Only Son features Chōko Iida, Shinichi Himori, Masao Hayama, Yoshiko Tsubouchi, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Tomio Aoki. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1936-09-15. Runtime: 87 minutes. TMDB score: 7.4/10 (124 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: ja. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Only Son?
- The Only Son is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Only Son?
- The Only Son runs about 87 minutes.
- Who stars in The Only Son?
- Cast highlights include Chōko Iida, Shinichi Himori, Masao Hayama, Yoshiko Tsubouchi, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Tomio Aoki.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Only Son?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Only Son?
- Open the The Only Son page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








