Movie

The Good Son

“Evil has many faces.”

★ 6.8(1,042)19931h 27m

The Good Son is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Joseph Ruben
Release date: 1993-09-24
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Box office: $60,613,008
Budget: $17,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

The Good Son — trailer

About The Good Son

The Good Son is a 1993 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Horror genres, directed by Joseph Ruben, starring Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood and Wendy Crewson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 1,042 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Good Son in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Macaulay Culkin

Henry Evans

Elijah Wood

Mark Evans

Wendy Crewson

Susan Evans

David Morse

Jack Evans

Daniel Hugh Kelly

Wallace Evans

Jacqueline Brookes

Alice Davenport

Quinn Culkin

Connie Evans

Ashley Crow

Janice Evans

Guy Strauss

Arizona Doctor

Keith Brava

Doctor in Blackport

Jerem Goodwin

Factory Worker

Andria Hall

Reporter

Themes & keywords

parent child relationshipsadismpsychopathsadisticmanipulationdeceptionsociopathmurderproblem childdeceitdisbelieflyingdisbelieving adultpsychopsychopathic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Good Son in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Good Son on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is The Good Son on Netflix?+

Yes — The Good Son is available to stream on Netflix in United States.

How long is The Good Son?+

The Good Son has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in The Good Son?+

The Good Son stars Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood, Wendy Crewson, David Morse and Daniel Hugh Kelly.

When did The Good Son come out?+

The Good Son is a 1993 movie directed by Joseph Ruben.

What genre is The Good Son?+

The Good Son is Drama, Thriller and Horror film.

Who directed The Good Son?+

The Good Son was directed by Joseph Ruben.