The Son Yts Apr 2026

Mental health, depression, generational trauma, and the impact of divorce on children. Critical Reception Rotten Tomatoes: 28% Critic Score / Mixed Audience Reviews. Metacritic: 45/100 (indicating "mixed or average").

Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Vanessa Kirby, Zen McGrath, and Anthony Hopkins.

Some critics found the film to be an "off-puttingly aggressive melodrama" with a blunt and predictable narrative. Production & Technical Details Original Language: English. Runtime: 123 minutes. Music: Composed by Hans Zimmer.

Hugh Jackman's portrayal was highly praised and earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

Peter (Hugh Jackman) has his life with a new partner and infant upended when his ex-wife Kate (Laura Dern) reveals their 17-year-old son, Nicholas, is deeply troubled and missing school. Peter attempts to care for Nicholas, struggling to overcome his own past trauma with his father.