Complete credited cast: | |||
Naomi Watts | ... | Mary | |
Oliver Platt | ... | Dr. Wilson | |
Charlie Heaton | ... | Stephen | |
Jacob Tremblay | ... | Tom | |
Clémentine Poidatz | ... | Lucy | |
Alex Braunstein | ... | Aaron | |
David Cubitt | ... | Doug | |
Crystal Balint | ... | Grace | |
Ellen David | ... | Joan | |
Tim Post | ... | Sheriff | |
Peter Outerbridge | ... | Richard | |
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Anton Chevrier | ... | Stephen 5 years old |
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Thomas Macedo | ... | Stephen 9 years old |
Steven is a troubled kid from Maine being sent to boarding school. While his father, Richard Portman, is driving him there, they get into a bad argument, and the car swerves into oncoming traffic, killing Richard and putting Steven in a vegetative state. Six months later, Richard's mother, Mary, is taking care of his every need. Mary is a psychologist who works from home with children and adolescents. She is upset to learn that one of her patients, a deaf child named Tom, is to be transferred to a school in Boston. Later, Mary discusses Steven with her therapist, Dr. Wilson. While she feels guilty, she has decided to put Steven in a home to be cared for because he is no longer there and is just a body.
This was a good thriller. Not great. And not a horror. Naomi Watts plays her role well. The little boy is a great young actor, if you watched Room you'll recognize him. Some plots have definite holes. It's watchable once. Not a classic by any means. You may even guess the supposed twist ending.