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The Stone Boy

Drama

A Midwestern farm family faces major emotional adjustment after a tragedy results in the death of an older brother.

Panoorin Ngayon

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Cast

CC

Christopher Cain

Director

Robert Duvall

Joe Hillerman

Jason Presson

Arnold Hillerman

Glenn Close

Ruth Hillerman

Susan Rinell

Nora Hillerman

Dean Cain

Eugene Hillerman

Frederic Forrest

Andy Jansen

Cindy Fisher

Amalie

Gail Youngs

Lu Jansen

KA

Kenneth Anderson

Sheriff #1

JL

John L. Strandell

Sheriff #2

TD

Tom Duncan

Sheriff McDuff

Wilford Brimley

George Jansen

DD

Danna Duffy

Margaret Mathews

QR

Quentin Rhoades

Clint Mathews

MM

Mark Melander

Clancy Mathews

Ken Magee

Sam Sullivan

Mary Ellen Trainor

Doris Simms

RP

Ron Presson

Amalie's Uncle

GB

Gina Berriault

Writer

Mga Komento

9 Mga Komento

Tutorial.dancingJun 14, 2025

I don't think a movie like this would be released today. It takes it's time to present the depth of the characters and the plot isn't full of twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. But, what this film does have: an interesting study in how families' deal with grief. How when the language for healing and over-coming tremendous loss leaves us mute, and we rely on raw emotions instead. Grief without reason and patience is anger, even hate. And unfortunately, the lead character (a young boy who accidently shoots and kills his brother while hunting) in the film is given more than his fair share of it. He eventually leaves and moves in with his grandfather (Wilford Brimley) who makes it clear to him that it WAS an accident. I got the impression that this young man knew that in his heart, but needed to hear those words from his parents, and to receive their forgiveness. What I loved about this film: the lack of dialog. There was a tremendous emphasis on physical reaction, facial expressions. And the slower pace of the film allows you to really watch the reactions of the actors. Something we don't get to do alot of with today's films.

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Ihssan kadaNov 16, 2022

The Stone Boy

LarrywheelsNov 16, 2022

This movie probably never made a blip on the radar screen, but it's got quite a bit of quality. It's pretty lifelike, yet you think "It's only a movie." Duvall and Close portray common people, and you'd never even realize they are now big-name actors. It seems that the jerk in this story is a little too old to be chasing Eugene's girlfriend, but I guess it's possible. It seems unlikely that the kid would travel from Montana to Nevada by himself, but I guess it's possible. You might think that the family troubles in this movie would never happen in your own family, but I guess it's possible. I remember Glenn Close saying something like "You think the work you do is the hardest part of your life, but it isn't."

taya <3Nov 16, 2022

Rural family drama--with perhaps a nod to "Ordinary People"--concerns a young boy who withdraws into himself after fatally wounding his older brother in a shooting mishap. Despite downbeat subject matter (given mercilessly glum treatment by director Christopher Cain), there are some dynamics in this sad story worth exploring. Unfortunately, the isolated farmland atmosphere and the reluctance of the adult characters to take charge of the situation render the movie a stultifying experience. What with Robert Duvall, Glenn Close and Wilford Brimley in the line-up, the picture is nearly a cast reunion of "The Natural". Too bad this project didn't get the necessary talent behind the camera to really eke out a gripping, memorable picture. *1/2 from ****

CreatorMikkiNov 16, 2022

12 year old Arnald Hillerman accidentally kills his older brother Eugene. His feelings are arrested by the fact that his family can not interact with him (or feel it is not the right thing to do). His ONLY refuge is his grandfather, who is the ONLY one who seems to have compassion on him. The Realism will captivate "true-2-life" movie lovers, but will not satisfy those that desire action & thrills.

Zinnadene ZwartzNov 16, 2022

I had seen this film way back in the 80's and had nearly forgotten it when I noticed it was on tv again and watched it. I remembered having liked this little sleeper when I first saw it, and I liked it even better on second viewing. All of the actors, especially Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Wilfred Brimley, Frederic Forrest, and Jason Presson (as the twelve-year-old boy who feels responsible for the accidental shooting death of his older brother), are superb. The film has a very genuine feel to it--an understated, quiet, deeply moving story of a family aching with grief. The dialogue is sparse but telling, and the nonverbal acting is outstanding. Sort of like a simpler, rural version of Ordinary People sans psychiatrist but equally impressive family dynamics. The Stone Boy is well worth the time and emotional energy involved in watching it.

Divers tv 📺Nov 16, 2022

The Stone Boy is a tragedy of Midwestern stoicism in the face of inconsolable grief. Arnold accidentally shoots his brother and is frozen out by his family, with the exception of his grandfather. The process for everyone is painful to watch, but handled very quietly. I was very reminded of Tender Mercies, another great Robert Duvall film. It is drama at its best and a film I recommend highly.

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