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Featuring a stellar ensemble including Billy Porter, Luke Evans, Andrew Rannells, Robin Weigert, and Phylicia Rashad, “Our Son” delves deep into the intricate dynamics of parenthood and familial bonds, spotlighting a gay couple on the verge of parting ways. While the narrative might echo familiar sentiments of love, marriage, and the complexities of raising a child, for Nicky (portrayed by Evans) and Gabriel (played by Porter), their 13-year journey takes an unexpected turn. Amidst Gabriel’s profound dissatisfaction with their relationship and broader life circumstances, his unwavering commitment remains towards the 7-year-old son he co-parents with Nicky. Conversely, Nicky grapples with the abrupt revelation of Gabriel’s desire for a divorce, prompting a soul-searching journey into facets of life he believed were firmly under control.
Drawing parallels to emotionally resonant dramas like “Kramer vs. Kramer” or “A Separation,” director Bill Oliver (“Jonathan”) masterfully navigates the intricacies of Nicky and Gabriel’s intertwined destinies. The film poignantly captures their individual quests, encompassing shifts in friendships, career trajectories, romantic pursuits, and, above all, their unwavering dedication to nurturing and guiding their son amidst life’s unpredictable twists and turns.
Our Son made its debut at the Tribeca Festival in 2023. The film was shown in select theaters last December 8 and was released on VOD on December 15. Gabriel (played by Billy Porter) and Nicky (portrayed by Luke Evans), a committed gay couple of 13 years, seemingly embody marital bliss. Yet, as mounting pressures and tensions culminate in a decision to part ways, the narrative unfolds into a gripping custody battle for their young son.
Watch Our Son on Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, and Apple TV. Tribeca hailed the film as “a moving, turbulent gay marriage story with heart and humor.”
You can also listen to the movie’s theme song titled, Always Be My Man, a duet by Luke Evans and Billy Porter. Check it out below:
Until this movie trailer, Billy Porter has always been “fingernails on a chalkboard” for me. The King of Gay in all its fairy, fem, flamboyant stereotype.
Luke Evans has always made me pause, in a good way.
It’s great to see their honest, moving, more-realistic portrayals of a gay men, sans all the gay glitter and goo too often displayed by the media and promoted by The Community. One softer and artistic with his sexuality out and the other harder and business with his sexuality private … after all, gay men come those ways (and many others).
Hunter0500:
Their meaningful and contributory portrayals are not predicated on their acting
abilities; they are based on
the reality –
that each and both are too old to be portrayed by any other depictions… .
Longevity demands realism.
yes, i hold the pause button on Luke too, honey! press then play …
This we don’t need. We need examples of successful gay marriages, how they work through problems, stay monogamous. Too many gay marriages are apparently done too lightly, without serious commitment.
Haven’t seen the movie. Does it end with them divorced?
Not many have?
Might want to read the synopsis and the reviews?
I just find Billy Porter one of the most UNINTERESTING “look at me “look at me” stereotypical fem of all time!…No interest in his life personal/or professional, platform or celebrity.
TOTALLY UNBELIEVABLE!! Whoever cast this DOES NOT live in the real world. Billy is as masculine as a wet rag, and Luke ALWAYS seem like he kept minorities in his basement, in dog cages. Luke CLEARLY is a butch2butch BF and I SERIOUSLY doubt he touches anyone past the color beige. Nah, you can have it.
I kinda agree!! Look like they should be on the
TV show “The Odd Couple”.
How about “Lost In Space”?
“All In The Family”?
“The Addams Family”?
“Abbott and Costello”?
“Laurel and Hardy”?
Actually, the older Billy Porter gets, the more he looks like his older sister –
RuPaul…!
That’s funny Kasper. Lol. No disrespect, but I’m into Butch guys and Mr. Porter certainly don’t fit that bill. But to each his own. He’s famous and probably lives a financially stable lifestyle so kudos to him and his older sister!!!
Marcus:
Behind my infamous sense of humor is, always, a modicum of Truth!
Neither actor nor character compliments each other.
It is just a liberal Juxtaposition of Propaganda.
“… anyone past the color beige..”
Because, according to Progressive/Liberal rhetoric, being White (as well as being attracted to anyone who is) is bad. We all need to be “diverse” in our mindfulness and life paths. White people need to be ashamed of who they are.
Hmm, be ashamed? No. Guilty? No. “White being bad?” No. Just stop with perpetuation, of being white. It’s clearly, a negative at this point and time; being of any color or ethnicity, is just what you make of it, isn’t it? It’s what YOU choose to bring to that representation isn’t it? Individually, and as a group belonging to a particular walk of life. That is to say, “white” hasn’t brought it’s best in terms of humanity, now has it; well earned-deserved reputation I’d say, but hate, no, “hate just the sin/s not the sinners?” He, “Butch Black” sounds like… Read more »
Maybe with different casting I’d be interested. No thanks
yes, i’ll have one order of Luke George Evans please with a side of lube and condoms to go, hold the drama and attitude, and add some extra love and affection on da side, honey! ♥♥♥
I think this will be good. Dont judge the movie because you like or hate the main actors. Give it an honest chance. I for one am not a fan of either. But the story seems interesting and its thankfully not another fucking “coming of age” or sappy rom/com thats about as funny and romantic as porn (which never fails to make me laugh when they try to act). As it was stated before, its based on things that happen often. And unlike it was stated earlier we DO need this. We need movies that show Grown Gay Men dealing… Read more »