The Boy
Seen it?2016 | 98 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
29% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$74 million worldwide on a $10 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Brent Bell
- Lauren CohanGreta Evans
- Rupert EvansMalcolm
- James RussellBrahms Heelshire
- Jim NortonMr. Heelshire
- Diana HardcastleMrs. Heelshire
- Ben RobsonCole
- Jett KlyneChild Brahms
- Lily PaterEmily Cribbs
- Matthew WalkerTaxi Driver
- Stephanie LemelinSandy (voice)