The Son
Overview
The Son is a 2022 drama film directed by Florian Zeller, based on his 2018 play of the same name. The film stars Hugh Jackman as Peter, a successful lawyer who is living with his new wife, Beth (Vanessa Kirby), and their baby. His ex-wife, Kate (Laura Dern), tells him that their 17-year-old son, Nicholas (Zen McGrath), is not going to school and is depressed. Peter takes Nicholas in, hoping to help him. The film is a powerful, heartbreaking, and devastating film about depression, family, and the failure of love to save a person. It was a critical and commercial disappointment, earning over $6 million on a $10 million budget. The film was panned by critics, who criticized its heavy-handedness and its lack of subtlety. The film is a must-see for fans of Hugh Jackman, but it is a difficult, painful watch.
