FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/the-son-spoiler-free-review-lff-2022 "The Son is an emotionally devastating film with a shocking yet important cautionary message for all parents. A gradually sadder, depressing, frustrating story that grips the audience through its tension-filled dialogue, but the lack of something new and impactful directly about those primarily affected by…
Top Cast
Hugh Jackman
Peter
Zen McGrath
Nicholas
Vanessa Kirby
Beth
Laura Dern
Kate
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony
William Hope
Andrew
George Cobell
Nicholas (6 Years)
Felix Goddard
Theo
Max Goddard
Theo
Shin-Fei Chen
Alexandra
Nancy Baldwin
Principal's Secretary
Akie Kotabe
Mr. Yama
Isaura Barbé-Brown
Sophia
Erick Hayden
Allan
Joseph Mydell
Brian
Rachel Handshaw
Brian's Assistant
Reviews
Despite more experienced and lauded stars, this film only really belongs to the young Australian Zen McGrath in the title role. He is "Nicholas", a young man who lives with his divorcee mother (Laura Dern) while his father (Hugh Jackman) has a new family with "Beth" (Vanessa Kirby) and baby "Theo". His mother reaches the end of her tether when it transpires that the young man has been skipping school. She feels…
FAQ about The Son
What is The Son about?
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.
When was The Son released?
The Son was released in 2022.
What genres does The Son belong to?
The Son is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in The Son?
The cast of The Son includes Hugh Jackman, Zen McGrath, Vanessa Kirby, Laura Dern, Anthony Hopkins.