The Good Son
1993, English. Directed by Joseph Ruben.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 1,100 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Good Son
The Good Son is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Joseph RubenDirector
- Macaulay CulkinHenry Evans
- Elijah WoodMark Evans
- Wendy CrewsonSusan Evans
- David MorseJack Evans
- Daniel Hugh KellyWallace Evans
- Jacqueline BrookesAlice Davenport
- Quinn CulkinConnie Evans
- Ashley CrowJanice Evans
- Guy StraussArizona Doctor
- Keith BravaDoctor in Blackport
- Jerem GoodwinFactory Worker
- Andria HallReporter
Details
- Released
- 24 September 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ian McEwan
- Budget
- $17M
- Box office
- $61M
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The Good Son: quick answers
Is The Good Son worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 1,100 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Good Son?
The Good Son runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Good Son have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Good Son. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Good Son parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Good Son is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Good Son on?
The Good Son is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Good Son?
If you liked The Good Son, try M.O.M. Mothers of Monsters, Willard, Possum.
Who directed The Good Son?
The Good Son (1993) was directed by Joseph Ruben and stars Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood, Wendy Crewson.