The Stone Boy (1984)

12-year-old Arnold Hillerman and his 17-year-old brother Eugene live with their family on a farm in Montana. In an accident, Eugene is killed by Arnold's gun. Isolated from emotions he cannot comprehend, Arnold now has to come to terms with his grieving family - including his father, mother, hostile uncle, and grandfather - while his family has to come to terms with Arnold.

Directed by: Christopher Cain

Cast: Jason Presson, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Susan Rinell, Dean Cain, Wilford Brimley, Frederic Forrest, Cindy Fisher, Gail Youngs, Tim Phillips, Linda Hamilton, Tom Waits

Genres: Drama

Rating: 6.4/10

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