The Son

For businessman Peter (Hugh Jackman), life's course was smooth--new wife (Vanessa Kirby), new baby, new opportunities--until his ex (Laura Dern) reached out to tell him their teenage boy (Zen McGrath) was exhibiting depression and self-harm. Peter's earnest desire to rise to the moment in a way his own distant dad (Anthony Hopkins) never could have, while having no clue how to successfully proceed, drives writer-director Florian Zeller's compelling prequel to "The Father." 123 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.