Honey Boy
Seen it?2019 | 94 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. 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 loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The story of a child star attempting to mend his relationship with his law-breaking, alcohol-abusing father over the course of a decade, loosely based on Shia LaBeouf’s life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$4 million worldwide on a $4 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 150K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alma Har'el
- Shia LaBeoufJames Lort
- Lucas HedgesOtis Lort (22 Years Old)
- Noah JupeOtis Lort (12 Years Old)
- Byron BowersPercy
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