The Good Son

"Evil has many faces."

Sep 24 1993 R 1h 27m
Drama, Thriller

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Ian McEwan

Directed by

Joseph Ruben

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
48,877
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
45
Popularity
NA