Boyhood
Seen it?2014 | 165 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Oscar, audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it made about 12 times its budget. Make plans for this one.
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. If you loved Boy A or The Gift, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's long: 2 hr 45 min.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Supporting Actress. Won 1 BAFTA: Best Film. Also nominated for 5 more Oscars. Plus 3 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$48 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 538K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Linklater
- Ellar ColtraneMason
- Patricia ArquetteMom
- Ethan HawkeDad
- Lorelei LinklaterSamantha
- Libby VillariGrandma
- Marco PerellaProfessor Bill Welbrock
- Brad HawkinsJim
- Jamie HowardMindy
- Andrew VillarrealRandy
- Jenni TooleyAnnie