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The Good Son
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The Good Son

1993-09-24 · 87 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Thriller · Horror

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.

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Directors
Joseph Ruben
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 17,000,000
Revenue
USD 60,613,008

Top Cast

Macaulay CulkinMacaulay CulkinHenry Evans
Elijah WoodElijah WoodMark Evans
Wendy CrewsonWendy CrewsonSusan Evans
David MorseDavid MorseJack Evans
Daniel Hugh KellyDaniel Hugh KellyWallace Evans
Jacqueline BrookesJacqueline BrookesAlice Davenport
Quinn CulkinQuinn CulkinConnie Evans
Ashley CrowAshley CrowJanice Evans
Guy StraussArizona Doctor
Keith BravaDoctor in Blackport
Jerem GoodwinFactory Worker
Andria HallReporter
Bobby HuberAxe Man
Mark StefanichMark StefanichIce Man
Susan HopperWoman at Rescue
Rory CulkinRory CulkinRichard Evans (in Picture)

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