Beautiful Boy
Seen it?2011 | 101 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A married couple on the verge of separation are leveled by the news their 18-year-old son committed a mass-shooting at his college, then took his own life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$64K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 29K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shawn Ku
- Maria BelloKate Carroll
- Michael SheenBill Carroll
- Alan TudykEric
- Moon BloodgoodTrish
- Kyle GallnerSammy
- Austin NicholsCooper
- Meat LoafMotel Clerk
- Bruce FrenchHarry
- Deidrie HenryBonnie
- Jessie T. UsherBasketball Teen