Boy (2012): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
Boy is a 2012 comedy drama starring Taika Waititi, James Rolleston and Cherilee Martin. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10. Stream it on Dekkoo, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Original language
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Telugu - Studio
- Paladin (II)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Boy About?
The premise of Boy without spoilers.
A young boy's deep admiration for Michael Jackson sparks a vibrant, imaginative world where his father becomes a heroic adventurer. As the lines between fantasy and reality blur, the boy is forced to re-evaluate his idealized perception of his idol and the man he knows as his father. Ultimately, he must navigate the complexities of hero worship and forge his own identity.
Boy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- coming of age
- crush
- beach
- party
- male bonding
- new zealand
- goat
- school
- reference to michael jackson
- year 1984
- child protagonist
- family home
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- hickey
- father son reunion
- father son estrangement
- muscle car
- haircut
- steel helmet
- vacuum cleaner
- grave
- digging
- animated sequence
- sparkler
- visiting a grave
- garage
- graveyard
- weirdo
- fat man
- gang
- fantasy sequence
- spoon
- escape from prison
- daydream
- daydreamer
- machete
- tree swing
- nickname
- notebook
- notepad
- buried money
- family photograph
- childhood
- ice lolly
- convenience store
- shopkeeper
- biker vest
- dancing
- fight
- bar
- cash
Where to Watch Boy
Stream it on Dekkoo, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Boy Cast
Taika Waititi leads the cast, with James Rolleston and Cherilee Martin.
Also Starring in Boy
· 2 moreBoy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Boy 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 7.5
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
82 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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Boy Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “20岁年下男的恋爱” and “Felcsípve”.
- Also known as
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- 20岁年下男的恋爱
- Felcsípve
- 서른아홉
- 열아홉
- Väliäkö 20 vuotta
- 20 anni di meno
- Притворись моим парнем
- 20 Anos Mais Jovem
- It Boy - Liebe auf französisch
- 20岁的差距
- Miłość po francusku
- 20 години по-млад
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- 20 años no importan
- IT Boy
- 20 Anos + Jovem
- Коханець напрокат
- Son Moda Aşk, ვითომ შეყვარებული
- این پسر
- 年下のカレ
- 20歲的差距
- ว้าวุ่นใจตามหารัก
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Boy FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Boy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Boy?
Boy runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Boy released?
Boy was released on March 2, 2012.
Who is in the cast of Boy?
Boy stars Taika Waititi, James Rolleston and Cherilee Martin, among 6 credited actors.
Where can I watch Boy?
In the US, Boy is streaming on Dekkoo and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
How is Boy rated?
Boy has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 70 on Metacritic, 3.1/5 on Letterboxd and 3.8/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Boy have a post-credit scene?
No. Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Boy in?
The original language of Boy is Telugu.
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