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My Son Is Innocent
After a brutal nighttime attack on a woman alone in her suburban home, police investigators zero in on teenager Eric Sutter. When the victim identifies Sutter as her attacker, the legal system closes in on the boy as friends, neighbors and the media turn against him. Only through the dogged determination of his mother, and her loyal boyfriend does Eric and the victim have a chance for justice to be served.
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Plot Summary
A devoted father, wrongly accused of murdering his ex-wife, finds himself in a desperate race against time to prove his innocence. He must also protect his young son from the real killer, who is determined to silence them both. The father's fight for justice becomes a dangerous game of cat and mouse as he evades authorities while piecing together the truth.
Critical Reception
My Son Is Innocent is a made-for-television drama that received a generally lukewarm reception. While some critics acknowledged the performances of its lead actors, particularly Kevin Sorbo in a more dramatic role, the film was often criticized for its predictable plot and formulaic execution of a common crime thriller narrative. Audience reception was similarly mixed, with viewers often finding it a passable, if unremarkable, suspense film.
What Reviewers Say
Predictable plot that treads familiar ground.
Decent performances but ultimately a standard thriller.
Familiar premise with limited suspense.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'My Son Is Innocent' are scarce, but available feedback suggests it's viewed as a standard TV movie thriller. Viewers found the premise engaging enough for a one-time watch but noted a lack of originality and significant depth.
Fun Fact
This film was part of a wave of made-for-television crime dramas in the mid-1990s that often featured recognizable actors in suspenseful, family-oriented plots.
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