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The Good Son (1993)

R  87 min  -  Drama | Thriller   -  24 September 1993 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Joseph Ruben

Writer:

Ian McEwan
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Macaulay Culkin ...
Elijah Wood ...
Wendy Crewson ...
David Morse ...
Daniel Hugh Kelly Daniel Hugh Kelly ...
Jacqueline Brookes Jacqueline Brookes ...
Quinn Culkin Quinn Culkin ...
Ashley Crow ...
Guy Strauss ...
Keith Brava Keith Brava ...
Jerem Goodwin Jerem Goodwin ...
Andria Hall Andria Hall ...
Bobby Huber Bobby Huber ...
Mark Stefanich ...
Susan Hopper Susan Hopper ...
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Storyline

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 begins to show signs of psychotic behavior that worry Mark. Written by Sam  

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Plot Keywords:

Boy | Aunt | Highway | Business Trip | Jealousy  | See more »

Taglines:

Visiting the relatives isn't always a treat. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for acts of violence and terror involving a disturbed child See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El ángel malvado See more »

Filming Locations:

Beverly, Massachusetts, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$17,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$12,500,000 (USA)

Gross:

$44,594,000 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The sight on Henry's crossbow is a hood ornament from a Buick Riviera. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The same shot of a Chevrolet Caprice sliding into a blue car, and then a Ford LTD into those is used twice in the freeway wreck scene, from different angles. See more »

Quotes

Henry: You really thought I was going to jump, huh? I guess you don't know me very well, Mom.
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