Boy
“Welcome to my interesting world.”
Boy, an 11-year-old child and devout Michael Jackson fan who lives on the east coast of New Zealand in 1984, gets a chance to know his absentee criminal father, who has returned to find a bag of money he buried years ago.
Where to watch Boy in United States
Can I watch Boy in United States? Yes — you can stream Boy in United States on Kanopy and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Boy there. Availability last verified on July 31, 2026.
Where is Boy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Sundance Now Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Beamafilm, ABC iview | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Beamafilm |
| Germany | — | Google Play Movies |
| France | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Brazil | Diamond Films Amazon Channel | — |
About Boy
Boy is a 2010 English-language drama and comedy film directed by Taika Waititi. The cast is led by James Rolleston, Te Aho Aho Eketone-Whitu, Taika Waititi. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.
Boy was produced by New Zealand Film Commission, Unison Films, and Whenua Films and made in New Zealand. It was released on March 25, 2010, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Taika Waititi
- Writers
- Taika Waititi
- Release date
- March 25, 2010
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- New Zealand
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- New Zealand Film Commission, Unison Films, Whenua Films
Boy cast & crew
Boy was directed by Taika Waititi and written by Taika Waititi.
The cast features James Rolleston as Boy, Te Aho Aho Eketone-Whitu as Rocky, Taika Waititi as Alamein, Moerangi Tihore as Dynasty, Cherilee Martin as Kelly, and RickyLee Waipuka-Russell as Chardonnay.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lukasz Pawel Buda, cinematography is by Adam Clark, and it was produced by Cliff Curtis and Emanuel Michael.
Is Boy worth watching?
Boy holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 496 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, Boy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Boy
In United States, you can stream Boy on Kanopy and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Boy
James Rolleston
Boy
Te Aho Aho Eketone-Whitu
Rocky
Taika Waititi
Alamein
Moerangi Tihore
Dynasty
Cherilee Martin
Kelly
RickyLee Waipuka-Russell
Chardonnay
Haze Reweti
Dallas
Maakariini Butler
Murray
Rajvinder Eria
Tane
Manihera Rangiuaia
Kingi
Darcy Ray Flavell-Hudson
Holden
Rachel House
Aunty Gracey
Boy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Boy in United States?
Boy is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Boy on Kanopy?
Yes — Boy is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Boy in?
Boy is originally in English, with audio tracks including Maori, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Boy?
Boy runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is Boy rated?
Boy is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 496 ratings.
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