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Funny Boy 2020

Runtime

109 min

Language

English

English

In 1970s Sri Lanka, amidst simmering political tensions between Tamils and Sinhalese, a young boy's journey to self-discovery unfolds. Funny Boy chronicles Arjie's poignant struggle to reconcile his burgeoning sexuality with societal norms, as he searches for acceptance in a world that denies difference, seeking balance and self-love amidst the turmoil.

In 1970s Sri Lanka, amidst simmering political tensions between Tamils and Sinhalese, a young boy's journey to self-discovery unfolds. Funny Boy chronicles Arjie's poignant struggle to reconcile his burgeoning sexuality with societal norms, as he searches for acceptance in a world that denies difference, seeking balance and self-love amidst the turmoil.

Does Funny Boy have end credit scenes?

No!

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

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Ratings and Reviews for Funny Boy

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Metacritic

62

Metascore

0.4

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

81%

TOMATOMETER

review

22%

User Score

IMDb

6.5 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

59

%

User Score

Movie Insider

2.87/5

From 30 fan ratings

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