The Miner's Son

2024

Drama

3
IMDb Rating 5.4/10 10 34 34

musical based on true story rock band 1980s miners strike music producer

Please enable your VPΝ when downloading torrents

If you torrent without a VPΝ, your ISP can see that you're torrenting and may throttle your connection and get fined by legal action!

Get Guard VPΝ

Plot summary

Set against the backdrop of the miner's strikes in 1984, a rock band strive for success during turbulent times.

Director

Juliette Short Photo
Juliette Short

Top cast

Chris Wilson Photo
Chris Wilson as DS Burton
Paul Kavanagh Photo
Paul Kavanagh as Alan
Ben Shockley Photo
Ben Shockley as Smudge
Paul Dewdney Photo
Paul Dewdney as Terry Harrison
720p.WEB 1080p.WEB
1.07 GB
1280*720
English 2.0
NR
de  us  es  fr  it  nl  pl  sv  
25 fps
1 hr 58 min
Seeds 6
1.98 GB
1920*1080
English 2.0
NR
de  us  es  fr  it  nl  pl  sv  
25 fps
1 hr 58 min
Seeds 7

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by benjamindaviss 7 / 10

A Story of Ambition, Family, and Broken Promises

What really elevates The Miner's Son are its characters, each layered with the kind of realism that makes the film feel lived-in. Clay, as the central figure, captures the restless spirit of youth. His conflict between music and family duty is played with a vulnerability that's both frustrating and endearing-he doesn't always make the best choices, but that's exactly what makes him feel human.Will, his father, is perhaps the most compelling and, at times, the most difficult to watch. He embodies a generation hardened by labor and disillusioned by broken promises. Yet while his sternness grounds the story, the film occasionally paints him too rigidly, leaving little room to explore the softer nuances of a man who clearly loves his son but struggles to express it. A touch more emotional complexity here would have added even greater depth.Derry Knight, on the other hand, injects the film with an undercurrent of danger and unpredictability. He's charismatic yet untrustworthy, the kind of character you're drawn to even while sensing the ruin he trails behind. If anything, Knight sometimes overshadows the band's dynamic, but his presence undeniably raises the stakes.The supporting cast-Davey, with his ill-fated romance, and the rest of the band-add texture, though some feel more like sketches than fully fleshed-out portraits. Still, their interactions capture the messy, exhilarating energy of youth in revolt.In the end, the characters don't aim for perfection-they're messy, flawed, and sometimes frustrating. And that's the beauty of Juliette Short's direction: she allows them to exist as real people, caught between ambition and survival, tenderness and toughness.
Reviewed by hamzazafar-53008 8 / 10

Raw, Honest, and Unshakable: Miner's Son

So, I just watched Miner's Son and wow-this film really sneaks up on you. Juliette Short, who directed it, doesn't go for flashy tricks or over-the-top drama. Instead, she lets the story breathe, and that's what makes it stick.The film is about a boy growing up in the shadow of his father's hard and risky life as a miner. It's not the kind of movie that throws big action scenes at you, but rather one that pulls you into the quiet struggles of family, identity, and survival. The pace is slow in places, sure, but it feels intentional-like Short wants you to sit with the silence and the weight of the environment.The performances are really strong, especially the kid playing the son. There's this raw honesty in his acting that makes the story feel authentic, almost like you're watching someone's real life unfold. The cinematography also deserves a shoutout-gritty, earthy, and beautifully bleak, it really captures what life in a mining town feels like.Is it a film for everyone? Probably not. If you're looking for constant thrills or fast-paced storytelling, this won't be your cup of tea. But if you're into character-driven stories that dig deep into human emotions, Miner's Son is worth the watch.Overall, I'd call it quietly powerful. Juliette Short proves that sometimes the smallest stories carry the heaviest punch.
Reviewed by emilywatson-37585 9 / 10

This film surprised me.

I went into The Miner's Son not really knowing what to expect-just in the mood for something different. Honestly, it surprised me. The mix of music, family tension, and the whole mining-town backdrop felt way more gripping than I thought it would. Clay's struggle between chasing his passion and living up to his father's expectations hit close to home, and the gritty vibe of the film made it all the more real. Juliette Short definitely delivered something raw and memorable here.What I liked most was how real the characters felt-nobody's perfect, and that made it easier to connect with them. The soundtrack also deserves a mention; it really captures the rebellious energy of the time and gives the story an extra edge. By the end, I realized this was way more than just a small drama-it's the kind of film that lingers with you after the credits roll.
Read more IMDb reviews

No comments yet

Be the first to leave a comment