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The Son

2022Movie2 h 3 minPG-13

Drama
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic456.1Rotten Tomatoes29%60%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about family and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

A successful lawyer, with a new wife and infant, agrees to care for his teenage son from a previous marriage after his ex-wife becomes concerned about the boy's wayward behavior.

Feels like

  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Mental Health
  • Teenage Angst
  • Parental Struggle
  • Psychological Drama
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Contemporary Issues
  • Bleak Outlook

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Florian Zeller
Written by
Florian Zeller, Christopher Hampton
Produced by
Florian Zeller, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman
Music by
Hans Zimmer

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Facts

November 10, 2022 · 2 h 3 min · PG-13

Released
November 10, 2022
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Drug Use, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, France, United Kingdom
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
88 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Son?"

Questions about The Son

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Son?

HulufuboTVYouTube TV

In the United States, The Son streams on Hulu, fuboTV, and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is The Son worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is The Son okay for kids?

PG-13Drug useSuicide themes

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for drug use and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Son plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Son a box office flop?

Budget$6 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 60% of its budget.