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Boy 2012

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.

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.

Does Boy have end credit scenes?

No!

Boy does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Boy

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Metacritic

70

Metascore

7.5

User Score

IMDb

7.5 /10

IMDb Rating

Letterboxd

3.1

From 82 fan ratings

Movie Insider

3.83/5

From 6 fan ratings

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