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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  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

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 »

Parents Guide:

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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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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Due to the James Bulger case, the film was not released in cinemas in the UK. Instead, it went straight-to-video in 1995. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Through out the entire film, Henry's haircut changes multiple times. See more »

Quotes

Mark: I can handle it.
Alice: Why?
Mark: [after a pause] Because when you make a promise when something is your fault.
Alice: What did you do?
Mark: I let someone die.
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Connections

Featured in "The Nostalgia Critic: The Good Son (#2.8)" (2009) See more »