Edward, My Son

Edward, My Son

Broadway Stage Hit . . . Now on the Screen !

Directed by George Cukor

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

1949112 min6.5 / 10

A somber, introspective drama about a ruthless businessman confronting the moral and emotional wreckage of his life in the wake of his son's death.

Following the death of his only son, a ruthless businessman reflects on his life, his unhappy marriage and his questionable parenting skills.

Questions people ask

  • Is Edward, My Son sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does Edward, My Son end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Edward, My Son violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Edward, My Son easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Edward, My Son scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity73

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise54

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Edward, My Son

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Edward, My Son

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Edward, My Son, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Edward, My Son, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Edward, My Son, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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