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 mental health issues could be an uncomfortable trigger for many viewers. Hugh Jackman stands out with one of the best performances of his career in a genuinely powerful, tear-ind…
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The Son
Overview
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.
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Release date
10/11/2022
Votes
570
Popularity
3.9
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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
Gabriel Ecoffey
Intern
Stephanie Palies
Assistant
George Potts
Therapist
Reza Diako
Waiter
Yolanda Nieto
Maria
Danielle Lewis
Jessica
Gretchen Egolf
E.R. Psychiatrist
Alex Mugnaioni
Nurse
Hugh Quarshie
Doctor Harris
Mercedes Bahleda
Mary (uncredited)
Van Pierre
Steven (uncredited)
Rene Costa
Hospital Attendant (uncredited)
Joakim Skarli
Boardroom Executive (uncredited)
Julia Westcott-Hutton
Boardroom Executive (uncredited)
Kenny-Lee Mbanefo
Boardroom Executive (uncredited)
Riccardo Mazzi
Business Executive Staff (uncredited)
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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 genuinely intimidated by him and so a move to dad's is soon on the cards. Settling in ok? Going to a new school? Well that's when we begin to spot signs that this lad has problems. Sign…
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