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Critic Glenn Kenny
rated 8

...the first rate-acting, the very credible environments, and the straightforward, tight-as-a-drum direction make it hum with a directness that few social problem movies can muster. 

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Cast & Crew

Ivan Kavanagh
Director
Emile Hirsch
As Paul
Rocco Sisto
As Dr. Bradlee
Ethan McDowell
As Dr. Lundberg
Garrett Kruithof
As Deutsch
Sarah Fisher
As Clinic Nurse (uncredited)

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After a group of strangers attempts to kidnap her son David, Laura takes him on the run in search of safety. But as David's health begins to deteriorate, Laura must confront her past and make unspeakable choices to keep him alive. As the line between reality and nightmare blurs, Laura's maternal instincts are put to the test in this unsettling horror-thriller.

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You can stream Son on: Shudder

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Son include Companion, Strange Darling, Heretic, Smile 2, The Invitation, Speak No Evil.

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Son was released in theaters on August 6, 2021.