The Good Son
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Overview
Following his mother's death, Mark is sent to Maine to visit his aunt and uncle while his father goes on a business trip to Tokyo. Mark meets his cousin Henry, and the two quickly form a friendship. However, Henry shows signs of violent behavior that worry Mark.
Director / Creator
Joseph Ruben
Writers
Ian McEwan
Top Cast
About The Good Son (1993)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
The Good Son (1993) is a Drama and Thriller film from United States. the film was directed by Joseph Ruben from a screenplay by Ian McEwan. It runs 1 hour and 27 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
Following his mother's death, Mark is sent to Maine to visit his aunt and uncle while his father goes on a business trip to Tokyo. Mark meets his cousin Henry, and the two quickly form a friendship. However, Henry shows signs of violent behavior that worry Mark.
Cast and crew
The film stars Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood, and Wendy Crewson in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Ian McEwan, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Good Son holds a rating of 6.4/10 based on 46,649 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 26%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 45/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 1 win & 2 nominations. These numbers place The Good Son within the broader landscape of Drama and Thriller cinema from 1993, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
It can also be rented or purchased digitally through YouTube, Amazon, and Fandango at Home. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Good Son is worth knowing
If you enjoy Drama or Thriller films, The Good Son offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1993 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how drama evolved during that period. Performances from Macaulay Culkin and Elijah Wood are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Good Son on your watchlist for later.
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