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Summary A young boy stays with his aunt and uncle and befriends his cousin, a boy of the same age who begins showing increasing signs of violent and psychopathic behavior.

Directed By: Joseph Ruben

Written By: Ian McEwan

The Good Son
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 17 Critic Reviews
45
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 14 User Ratings
6.9
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Summary A young boy stays with his aunt and uncle and befriends his cousin, a boy of the same age who begins showing increasing signs of violent and psychopathic behavior.

Directed By: Joseph Ruben

Written By: Ian McEwan

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 17 Critic Reviews
45
24% Positive
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10 Reviews
18% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 17 Critic Reviews
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24% Positive
4 Reviews
59% Mixed
10 Reviews
18% Negative
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29% Mixed
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Production Company Twentieth Century Fox, Polyphony Digital
Release Date Sep 24, 1993
Duration 1 h 27 m
Rating R
Tagline In a quiet town...In a comfortable home...In a perfect body...Evil can be as close as someone you love.
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
MTV Movie + TV Awards
1 Nomination