Boys in the Trees
Seen it?2016 | 112 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. If you loved Rear Window or Pi, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
On Halloween 1997, two estranged teen skaters embark on a surreal journey through their memories, dreams and fears.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nicholas Verso
- Toby WallaceCorey
- Gulliver McGrathJonah
- Justin HolborowJango
- Mitzi RuhlmannRomany
- Terence CrawfordMr. Matheson
- Tom RussellGrunge Rocker Gromit
- Georgie deLaineDierdre
- Amalia KruegerCorralie
- Ezra BarryYoung Corey
- Winta McGrathYoung Jonah