
Billionaire Boy
Seen it?2016 | 60 min | Family, Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no 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
- Right up the alley of book lovers and anyone who wants a laugh. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes. Shelve it next to Secondhand Lions.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Lively and easy to follow, at 1 hr. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Probably not for a grown-ups-only night in.
The story of Len, who made a billion dollars from inventing a new toilet roll, and his 12-year-old son Joe who appears to have everything he could want but what he really needs is a friend.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matt Lipsey
- Elliot SprakesJoe
- David WalliamsMrs Trafe
- John ThomsonLen
- Warwick DavisWarwick Davis
- Catherine TateSapphire Diamond
- James FleetMr Darrow
- Rebecca FrontMiss Sharpe
- Harish PatelRaj
- Tupele DorguJulie
- Sean McKenzieForeman