MOVIE
Some Mother's Son
DramaHistory
Based on the true story of the 1981 hunger strike in a British prison, in which IRA prisoner Bobby Sands led a protest against the treatment of IRA prisoners as criminals rather than as prisoners of war. The film focuses on the mothers of two of the strikers, and their struggle to save the lives of their sons.
Top cast
Helen MirrenKathleen Quigley
Fionnula FlanaganAnnie Higgins
Aidan GillenGerard Quigley
David O'HaraFrank Higgins
John LynchBobby Sands
Tom HollanderFarnsworth
Tim WoodwardHarrington
Ciarán HindsDanny Boyle
Geraldine O'RaweAlice Quigley
Gerard McSorleyFather Daly
Dan GordonInspector McPeake- Grainne DelanyTheresa Higgins
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “Some Mother's Son” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
Where to watch Some Mother's Son in Canada
Netflix
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 14 Sept 2026.