# The Son's Room (2001) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-son-s-room-2001/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Editorial Rating | 88/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 84% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.3/10 |
| Director | Nanni Moretti |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 99 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 2001 (Palme d'Or) |

## Quick answer

The Son's Room (2001) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Son's Room — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2001. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 80/100. Directed by Nanni Moretti.

## Celluloid verdict

The Son's Room — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2001. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

A psychoanalyst and his family go through profound emotional trauma when their son dies in a scuba diving accident.

## Cast

Nanni Moretti, Laura Morante, Jasmine Trinca, Giuseppe Sanfelice, Silvio Orlando, Stefano Accorsi, Claudia Della Seta, Eleonora Danco, Sofia Vigliar, Renato Scarpa

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 2001, where it won the Palme d'Or.

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: StudioCanal Presents
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: U-NEXT

## Common questions

**Is The Son's Room worth watching?**
The Son's Room holds a 79% Celluloid Score. The Son's Room — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2001. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is The Son's Room about?**
A psychoanalyst and his family go through profound emotional trauma when their son dies in a scuba diving accident.

**Who directed The Son's Room?**
The Son's Room (2001) was directed by Nanni Moretti.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Son's Room?**
79% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (88/100), Metascore (80/100), Letterboxd (3.8/5), and IMDb (7.3/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Son's Room?**
The Son's Room is on StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom; on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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