The Good Son (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1993, The Good Son is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Joseph Ruben, running about 87 minutes. “Evil has many faces.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Good Son stars Macaulay Culkin as Henry Evans, Elijah Wood as Mark Evans, Wendy Crewson as Susan Evans and David Morse as Jack Evans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Good Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $60.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Good Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Son tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Son (1993)?
- In US, The Good Son is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Good Son worth watching?
- The Good Son holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Good Son?
- The Good Son stars Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood, Wendy Crewson, David Morse and Daniel Hugh Kelly.
- When was The Good Son released?
- The Good Son was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.