The Good Son
“Evil has many faces.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Good Son (1993) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-12
Top Cast
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Macaulay Culkin
Henry Evans
Elijah Wood
Mark Evans
Wendy Crewson
Susan Evans
David Morse
Jack Evans
Daniel Hugh Kelly
Wallace Evans
Jacqueline Brookes
Alice Davenport
Quinn Culkin
Connie Evans
Ashley Crow
Janice Evans
Guy Strauss
Arizona Doctor
Keith Brava
Doctor in Blackport
Jerem Goodwin
Factory Worker
Andria Hall
Reporter
Bobby Huber
Axe Man
Mark Stefanich
Ice Man
Susan Hopper
Woman at Rescue
Rory Culkin
Richard Evans (in Picture)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$60.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.57x
+$43.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Ruben
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian McEwan
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Good Son
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $17M
- Worldwide Gross
- $60.6M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Ruben
Ian McEwan
Elmer Bernstein
John Lindley, Kenneth Zunder
George Bowers
Mary Ann Page, Daniel Rogosin, Joseph Ruben, Ezra Swerdlow
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Ruben
Director
Ian McEwan
Screenplay
Mary Ann Page
Producer
Joseph Ruben
Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
John Lindley
Director of Photography
George Bowers
Editor
Bill Groom
Production Design
Cynthia Flynt
Costume Design
Jack Gill
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Good Son about?
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.
Who directed The Good Son?
The Good Son was directed by Joseph Ruben.
Who stars in The Good Son?
The principal cast of The Good Son includes Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood, Wendy Crewson, David Morse, Daniel Hugh Kelly.
When was The Good Son released and how long is it?
The Good Son was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Good Son?
The Good Son had a reported production budget of $17M and grossed $60.6M at the worldwide box office (3.57 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Good Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Good Son was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Good Son?
The Good Son holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).