Like Father, Like Son

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Like Father, Like Son

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Released Jan 31

1h 29m

Mystery & Thriller

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Eli's life begins to fall apart as his murderous father awaits his fate on death row. Discovering similar triggers in himself, he soon takes extreme measures to ensure that his family's string of savagery comes to an end.

Christy Lemire

RogerEbert.com

At once unintentionally hilarious and borderline reprehensible, and it’s the closest approximation to the disaster of “The Room” since Tommy Wiseau’s cult favorite first graced arthouse theaters over 20 years ago.

Rated: 0/4

Jan 31, 2025

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Like Father Like Son is an utterly trashy drama about a convicted serial killer's son who uses his father's criminal history as an excuse to also become a serial killer. The screenplay, direction, film editing, and most of the acting are horrendous.

Apr 13, 2025

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Scott Howard

Under the Radar

How something like this can be financed in the year 2025 is a mystery that only the producers of the film can explain.

Rated: 1.5/10

Feb 9, 2025

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Kent Hill

Film Threat

The themes work well enough, but the film as a whole is very on the nose.

Rated: 5.5/10

Feb 6, 2025

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Charles Johnston

Spectrum Culture

Even an always reliable Dermot Mulroney can’t save this abominable film.

Feb 4, 2025

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Julian Roman

MovieWeb

Like Father Like Son runs into a brick wall trifecta of a weak script, poor acting, and truly irritating filmmaking.

Rated: 1/5

Feb 2, 2025

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Horror fan 4

It has its moments. The opening was great and the last 20 minutes was cool. Tim Treakle

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/17/25

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SkyRo P

“Like Father, Like Son” is a gripping thriller featuring Dermot Mulonroy as a father who commits murder in front of his son, targeting a bully. The son, played by a lesser-known actor, becomes pivotal to the narrative when he reports his father to the police, leading to the father’s arrest. Despite his crucial role, the son has minimal screen time and is primarily there to complement McDermott’s star power. The film explores the theme of inherited traits, suggesting that the son may also possess a latent propensity for violence, hinting at a disturbing legacy of murder that could extend to his younger sibling, thus presenting the notion of three generations touched by brutality. As for the direction, it’s passable, though I found the shaky camera work quite disorienting, leaving me feeling nauseous. The production quality reflects a low-budget approach, evident in some aspects, but it’s not so poorly done that it feels unwatchable. Overall, while the film has its moments of intrigue and entertainment, it’s not something I would choose to watch again.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/22/25

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Bonnie S

This movie was AMAZING in so many ways! I loved the story...and the ENDING WAS SO GRIPPING! I felt every emotion under the sun. There was shock, horror, disgust, humor, irony, realism, terror, and yes, even, fun! The music was fabulous and interspersed exactly at the right moments. The acting was nothing short of fabulous - the entire cast was sensational! The directing was great, the lighting was perfect. It was quiet yet loud. And the message was loud and clear. It touched my heart in many places and I wanted to watch it again as soon as it ended! Not my usual genre of film, I saw it with a friend and I was hooked from the start. I can't wait for the sequel - will there be a sequel? I sure hope so!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/25

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K U

Dire. Worthless in every possible way.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/25

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Synopsis

Eli's life begins to fall apart as his murderous father awaits his fate on death row. Discovering similar triggers in himself, he soon takes extreme measures to ensure that his family's string of savagery comes to an end.

Director: Barry Jay
Producer: Lucas Jarach, Jim Klock
Screenwriter: Barry Jay
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: Code 3 Films, Green Light Pictures
Rating: R (Some Sexual Content|Bloody Violence|Language Throughout|Drug Use)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 31, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 29m

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