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The Good Son
Movie (1993)
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.
Movie (1993)
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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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
There is no sexual content or nudity in the film.
Violence & Gore
Henry throws Connie towards thin ice, which breaks and leaves her in a coma, and he tries to smother her in hospital. He pushes his aunt off a cliff and tries to drop a rock on her. A dummy is thrown off a bridge, causing a pileup. Henry falls to his death at the end, seen from a distance, with little blood.
Profanity
Strong language is occasional and mild, with a few stronger words during arguments.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Alcohol, drugs and smoking do not feature in the film.
Frightening Scenes
Henry's menace is sustained and unsettling, including the attempt to smother Connie in hospital and a tense chase ending at a cliff edge. The death of a young child, Richard, is discussed and some moments are emotionally distressing.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The film shows that adults should listen to children who report danger, and it ends on the painful choice a mother makes to protect her son.
Role models
Mark's persistence in warning the adults around him and Susan's willingness to act once she believes him are the main positive examples.
Representation
The film has little diversity of representation to note.
Learning
It offers some discussion points about grief, trust and recognising warning signs, but little factual learning.
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