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My Son

2021Movie1 h 35 minR

CrimeThriller
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic–5.5Rotten Tomatoes25%40%
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic–5.5Rotten Tomatoes25%40%

Summary

When a man's only son goes missing, he travels to the town where his ex-wife lives in search of answers. [To play a man whose life is clouded by mystery, McAvoy will not be given a script of dialogue.]

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Christian Carion
Written by
Christian Carion, Laure Irrmann
Produced by
Christian Carion, Laure Irrmann, Brahim Chioua
Music by
Laurent Perez del Mar

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Facts

September 23, 2021 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
September 23, 2021
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Scottish Gaelic
Made in
Germany, France, United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$962,689
Available in
90 countries

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Questions about My Son

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is My Son worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 25%). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (25).

Will I feel good after watching My Son?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.