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Synopsis
A cautionary tale that follows a family as it struggles to reunite after falling apart. THE SON centers on Peter, whose hectic life with his infant and new partner Beth is upended when his ex-wife Kate appears at his door to discuss their son Nicholas, who is now a teenager. The young man has been missing school for months and is deeply troubled. Peter strives to take care of Nicholas as he would have wanted his own father to have taken care of him while juggling his and Beth’s new son, and at work an offer of a dream position in Washington. However, by reaching for the past to correct its mistakes, he loses sight of how to hold onto Nicholas in the present.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $213,287 (47.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.11 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 28.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 554 opening theaters/554 max. theaters, 1.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $449,650 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,201-10,300) | 10,280 | $449,650 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 10,701-10,800) | 10,775 | $1,104,120 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 14,101-14,200) | 14,112 | $1,553,770 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) | 2,613 | $449,650 |
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| Netflix: | Netflix |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 25th, 2022 (Oscar Qualifying Run) by Sony Pictures Classics January 20th, 2023 (Limited) by Sony Pictures Classics |
| International Releases: | November 10th, 2022 (Limited) (Netherlands)
January 26th, 2023 (Limited) (Germany) January 26th, 2023 (Limited), released as O Filho (Portugal) February 2nd, 2023 (Limited), released as El Hijo (Mexico) February 9th, 2023 (Limited) (Australia) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 28th, 2023 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for mature thematic content involving suicide, and strong language. (Rating bulletin 2752 (cert #54077), 10/5/2022) |
| Running Time: | 123 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Family Drama, Dysfunctional Family, Children Dealing with Divorce, New Parents, Step-Family |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | France, United Kingdom, United States |
| Languages: | English |