James FrancoSonny
Brenda BlethynJewel
Harry Dean StantonHenry
Mena SuvariCarol
Nicolas CageAcid Yellow
Scott CaanJesse
Seymour CasselAlbert
Brenda VaccaroMeg
Josie DavisGretchen
Willie MetcalfCal
Graham TimbesTroyWhy it may be worth watching
- Sonny combines Crime and Drama elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes James Franco, Brenda Blethyn, Harry Dean Stanton.
- Viewers currently rate it 5.2/10 from 63 votes.
Movie
Sonny
His life was the morning after, until he decided to change the night before.
New Orleans, 1981. Sonny Phillips, just discharged from the Army, returns home. The only life he's known is as a gigolo, working for his mother, but he wants to leave that behind. However, the job his Army buddy promised doesn't materialize, and he can't escape his past.
More detailsPeople
Cast
Viewing guide
Is Sonny right for you?
Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Crime, Drama.
Content notes
A regional age classification is not currently listed. Metadata signals include violence or peril. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
new orleans, louisianagigolomilitary discharge1980sarmy veteransoul searchingnew orleans
How it compares
Viewing guidance uses the title details shown on this page; classifications may differ by region.
Community
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what you think.
Log in to write a review.
Videos
Related videos
Drama
Horror
History
From FMM Reviews
More stories about movies and television
Movie guide
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026): Movie Review, Plot, Cast and Verdict
This Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) review examines the science fiction and action film through its premise, storytelling, cast, performances, themes, production choices and audience resp…
Read the full guide 
Movie guide
Different Worlds: An Interracial Love Story (1992): Movie Review, Plot, Cast and Verdict
This Different Worlds: An Interracial Love Story (1992) review examines the film through its premise, storytelling, cast, performances, themes, production choices and audience response.
Read the full guide 
TV guide
Squirt TV (1994): Series Review, Plot, Cast and Episodes
This Squirt TV (1994) review examines the talk and comedy series through its premise, storytelling, cast, performances, themes, production choices and audience response.
Read the full guide 
Paul Chu Kong
Amin Baahmed
Johnny Flynn
Agnez Mo
Olivia Colman
Kathleen Robertson
Tanan Lohawatanakul
Scarlet Rose Stallone
Tian Xiwei
Wang Jingchun
Tom Hanks
Tom Holland