---
title: 'The Good Son (1993)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Joseph Ruben'
released: '1993-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 87
genres:
  - 'Drama'
  - 'Horror'
  - 'Thriller'
countries:
  - 'United States'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-good-son-1993'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107034/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The Good Son (1993)

1993 · 87 min · Drama, Horror, Thriller · United States


## Synopsis

The Good Son is a 1993 American psychological thriller film directed by Joseph Ruben, produced and released by 20th Century Fox. It was written by English novelist Ian McEwan. Its story follows a 10-year-old boy named Mark Evans who, after the death of his mother, is sent to stay with his aunt and uncle while his father is away on a business trip. While there, Mark meets his cousin Henry, who shows signs of violent and evil behavior. The film stars Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood, Wendy Crewson, David Morse, Daniel Hugh Kelly, and Jacqueline Brookes.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Joseph Ruben](https://cinepixo.com/people/joseph-ruben)
- **Screenplay:** [Ian McEwan](https://cinepixo.com/people/ian-mcewan)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Elmer Bernstein](https://cinepixo.com/people/elmer-bernstein)
- **Director of Photography:** [John Lindley](https://cinepixo.com/people/john-lindley)
- **Editor:** [George Bowers](https://cinepixo.com/people/george-bowers)

## Cast

- [Elijah Wood](https://cinepixo.com/people/elijah-wood)
- [Rory Culkin](https://cinepixo.com/people/rory-culkin)
- [Jacqueline Brookes](https://cinepixo.com/people/jacqueline-brookes)
- [Daniel Hugh Kelly](https://cinepixo.com/people/daniel-hugh-kelly)
- [David Morse](https://cinepixo.com/people/david-morse)
- [Macaulay Culkin](https://cinepixo.com/people/macaulay-culkin)
- [Wendy Crewson](https://cinepixo.com/people/wendy-crewson)
- [Ashley Crow](https://cinepixo.com/people/ashley-crow)

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