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The Boy

2015·Movie·15·105 min·5.8(203)

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An intimate portrait of a 9 year old sociopath as he discovers his taste for killing.

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Where to watch The Boy in United States

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Where is The Boy streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
BrazilClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

About The Boy

The Boy is a 2015 English-language drama, horror and thriller film directed by Craig William Macneill. The cast is led by David Morse, Rainn Wilson, Emma Breeze. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

The Boy was produced by Chiller Films and SpectreVision and made in United States of America. It was released on August 14, 2015, and carries a 15 certification.

Director
Craig William Macneill
Writers
Craig William Macneill, Clay McLeod Chapman
Release date
August 14, 2015
Original language
English
Age rating
15
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Chiller Films, SpectreVision
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The Boy cast & crew

The Boy was directed by Craig William Macneill and written by Craig William Macneill and Clay McLeod Chapman.

The cast features David Morse as John, Rainn Wilson as William Colby, Emma Breeze as Ted Henley, Bill Sage as Sheriff Deacon Whit, Mike Vogel as Dad, and Zuleikha Robinson as Mom.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Volker Bertelmann, cinematography is by Noah Greenberg, and it was produced by Douglas Brown and Andrés Calderón.

Is The Boy worth watching?

The Boy holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 203 ratings, a more divisive drama films.

At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, horror, and thriller, The Boy is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Boy

The Boy isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

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Cast of The Boy

David Morse

David Morse

John

Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson

William Colby

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Emma Breeze

Ted Henley

Bill Sage

Bill Sage

Sheriff Deacon Whit

Mike Vogel

Mike Vogel

Dad

Zuleikha Robinson

Zuleikha Robinson

Mom

Aiden Lovekamp

Aiden Lovekamp

Ben

David Valencia

David Valencia

Marcus

Andrés Echavarría

Andrés Echavarría

Clayton

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Amalia Santa Maria

Jennifer

The Boy — FAQs

Where can I watch The Boy in United States?

The Boy is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is The Boy in?

The Boy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Boy?

The Boy runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).

What is The Boy rated?

The Boy is rated 15. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 203 ratings.

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