---
title: "The Elder Son"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-elder-son-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 30367
imdb_id: "tt0455988"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 45
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Elder Son (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-elder-son-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Elder Son" (2006).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
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Title: The Elder Son
Year: 2006
Genre: Romance, Comedy, and Drama (Source 1, 5)
Runtime: 1h 24m (Source 1)
Rating: R (Source 1)
Writers/Directors: Maryus Vaysberg and Scott Sturgeon (Source 2)
Basis: Based on the play of the same name by Alexander Vampilov (Source 2)
Plot: A thief on the run convinces a single father that he is his long-lost son. Complications ensue when he falls in love with his newfound "sister" (Source 1, 4).
Origin: American comedy drama film (Source 2).
Draft 1:
        The Elder Son is a 2006 American comedy drama film. Written and directed by Maryus Vaysberg and Scott Sturgeon

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Maryus  Vaysberg
- **Networks / Studios**: Departure Studios, 2 Loop Films, A Russian Bear Production LLC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shane West** as *Bo*
- **Leelee Sobieski** as *Lolita*
- **Eric Balfour** as *Skip*
- **Rade Šerbedžija** as *Max*
- **Reiley McClendon** as *Nikita*
- **Ivana Miličević** as *Tanya*
- **Regina Hall** as *Susan*
- **Brian Geraghty** as *Greg*
- **Ed Begley Jr.** as *Leonard*
- **Elya Baskin** as *Uncle Fedya*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Elder Son online?
The Elder Son is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Elder Son worth watching?
The Elder Son holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 45 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Romance, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Elder Son and when was it released?
The Elder Son is a feature film with a runtime of 84 minutes. It was released in 2006. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Elder Son?
The Elder Son was directed by Maryus  Vaysberg.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Elder Son — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30367)
- [The Elder Son (2006 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elder_Son_(2006_film))
- [The Elder Son (2006) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0455988/fullcredits/)
- [The Elder Son (2006) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30367-the-elder-son/cast)
- [The Elder Son (2006) 평점 후기 등장인물 무료 다시보기 OTT 보는곳](https://gamsgopromocode.com/movie/view.php?id=30367&type=movie)
- [The Elder Son (2006) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-elder-son/credits)

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