The Good Son
“Evil has many faces.”
A young boy stays with his aunt and uncle, and befriends his cousin who's the same age. But his cousin begins showing increasing signs of psychotic behavior.
Where to watch The Good Son in United States
Can I watch The Good Son in United States? The Good Son isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Good Son streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Good Son
The Good Son is a 1993 English-language drama, thriller and horror film directed by Joseph Ruben. The cast is led by Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood, Wendy Crewson. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Good Son was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on September 24, 1993, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $17 million, it went on to gross $61 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joseph Ruben
- Writers
- Ian McEwan
- Release date
- September 24, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $17 million
- Box office
- $61 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
The Good Son cast & crew
The Good Son was directed by Joseph Ruben and written by Ian McEwan.
The cast features Macaulay Culkin as Henry Evans, Elijah Wood as Mark Evans, Wendy Crewson as Susan Evans, David Morse as Jack Evans, Daniel Hugh Kelly as Wallace Evans, and Jacqueline Brookes as Alice Davenport.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, cinematography is by John Lindley, and it was produced by Mary Ann Page and Daniel Rogosin.
Is The Good Son worth watching?
The Good Son holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 1,079 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and horror, The Good Son is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Good Son
The Good Son isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Good Son
Macaulay Culkin
Henry Evans
Elijah Wood
Mark Evans
Wendy Crewson
Susan Evans
David Morse
Jack Evans
Daniel Hugh Kelly
Wallace Evans
Jacqueline Brookes
Alice Davenport
Quinn Culkin
Connie Evans
Ashley Crow
Janice Evans
Guy Strauss
Arizona Doctor
Keith Brava
Doctor in Blackport
Jerem Goodwin
Factory Worker
Andria Hall
Reporter
The Good Son — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Good Son in United States?
The Good Son is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Good Son in?
The Good Son is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Good Son?
The Good Son runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is The Good Son rated?
The Good Son is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 1,079 ratings.
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