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Boyhood

2014 · 165 min · Director: Richard Linklater

Boyhood (2014) is a drama film, directed by Richard Linklater. It stars Ellar Coltrane and Patricia Arquette. It captures the growing pains of youth. The 165-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.

What Boyhood Is About

Richard Linklater's 2014 film watches a boy from the age of six to eighteen. The family move several times within Texas. There is no large event. The film was shot with the same cast for a few days a year across twelve years; the narrative shows the passage of time through the actors genuinely ageing. Patricia Arquette won the Academy Award for supporting actress. It runs long. The structure is deliberately without incident. Who it's for: those who like quiet, observational films. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a plot; the film deliberately builds none.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boyhood about?

Richard Linklater's 2014 film watches a boy from the age of six to eighteen. The family move several times within Texas.

Where can I watch Boyhood?

Boyhood is available to watch on digital platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Boyhood?

Boyhood runs for 165 minutes (2h 45m).

When did Boyhood come out?

Boyhood was released in 2014.

Who directed Boyhood?

Boyhood was directed by Richard Linklater.

Who stars in Boyhood?

Boyhood stars Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Lorelei Linklater.

What is Boyhood's rating?

Boyhood holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.

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