The Good Son

Name: The Good Son
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Horror
Released: 1993-09-24
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood, Wendy Crewson, David Morse, Daniel Hugh Kelly

1993·Movie·R·87 min·★ 6.8(1,049)

Drama Thriller Horror More English titles

“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.

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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 1000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

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

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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 1,049 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.

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