The Son is a dramatic feature film helmed by Florian Zeller, who co-wrote the screenplay with Christopher Hampton. This film draws inspiration from Zeller’s stage play that premiered in 2018. The cast includes notable actors such as Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Vanessa Kirby, Zen McGrath, Hugh Quarshie, and Anthony Hopkins. The film made its debut at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 7, 2022, and had a limited theatrical release in New York City and Los Angeles starting November 25, 2022, before expanding to a wider audience across the United States on January 20, 2023, through Sony Pictures Classics. The Son is a flop at US Domestic Box Office.
While the film garnered mixed reviews from critics, Jackman’s performance was particularly highlighted. He received nominations for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama at both the 80th Golden Globe Awards and the 27th Satellite Awards.
