The Boy
“Every child needs to feel loved.”
A young American woman takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, soon discovering that the family's eight-year-old son is a life-sized doll that comes with a list of strict rules.
Where to watch The Boy in United States
Can I watch The Boy in United States? The Boy isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Boy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, VI movies and tv, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Germany | MIDNIGHT FACTORY Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Diamond Films Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | Google Play Movies |
About The Boy
The Boy is a 2016 English-language horror, mystery and thriller film directed by William Brent Bell. The cast is led by Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, James Russell. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 4000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Boy was produced by Lakeshore Entertainment, Vertigo Entertainment, and STXfilms and made in United States of America. It was released on January 22, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $74 million worldwide.
- Director
- William Brent Bell
- Writers
- Stacey Menear
- Release date
- January 22, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $74 million
- Production
- Lakeshore Entertainment, Vertigo Entertainment, STXfilms
The Boy cast & crew
The Boy was directed by William Brent Bell and written by Stacey Menear.
The cast features Lauren Cohan as Greta Evans, Rupert Evans as Malcolm, James Russell as Brahms Heelshire, Jim Norton as Mr. Heelshire, Diana Hardcastle as Mrs. Heelshire, and Ben Robson as Cole.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bear McCreary, cinematography is by Daniel Pearl, and it was produced by Eric Reid and Donald Tang.
Is The Boy worth watching?
The Boy holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 3,989 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, mystery, 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.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Boy
Lauren Cohan
Greta Evans
Rupert Evans
Malcolm
James Russell
Brahms Heelshire
Jim Norton
Mr. Heelshire
Diana Hardcastle
Mrs. Heelshire
Ben Robson
Cole
Jett Klyne
Young Brahms Heelshire
Lily Pater
Emily Cribbs
Stephanie Lemelin
Sandy (voice)
Matthew Walker
Taxi Driver
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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 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is The Boy rated?
The Boy is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 3,989 ratings.
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