Domestic Disturbance

"He will do anything to protect his family."

Nov 2 2001 PG-13 1h 29m
Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Frank Morrison is a divorced father with a 12-year-old son, Danny. His ex-wife Susan and son Danny now live with Rick Barnes, Susan's new husband. Danny, who has a reputation for telling lies, accuses his stepfather of committing a murder. Initially, no one believes his accusations, but then Frank becomes convinced and is the only one who believes him. Now, the father Danny trusts must protect him from the stepfather he fears.

Plot

Susan Morrison is getting married to wealthy industrialist Rick Barnes. Danny, her teenage son with ex-husband Frank, isn't happy about this; he stows away in Rick's car one night, planning to go to Frank's house. But while there, he witnesses Rick murdering mysterious stranger Ray Coleman. Problem is, Rick's managed to dispose of most of the evidence, and he's considered a pillar of the community, while Danny has a history of lying. Frank believes him, though, and does some investigating of his own, as Rick's shady past slowly catches up to him and his new family.

Written by

Lewis Colick, William S. Comanor, Gary Drucker

Directed by

Harold Becker

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
29,263
Average Rating
5.6 out of 10
Metascore
29
Popularity
NA