The Boy (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2015, The Boy is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Craig Macneill, running about 105 minutes. “Evil Always Begins Somewhere.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An intimate portrait of a 9 year old sociopath as he discovers his taste for killing.
Who’s in it. The Boy stars David Morse as John, Rainn Wilson as William Colby, Jared Breeze as Ted Henley and Mike Vogel as Dad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boy (2015)?
- In US, The Boy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boy worth watching?
- The Boy holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boy?
- The Boy stars David Morse, Rainn Wilson, Jared Breeze, Mike Vogel and Zuleikha Robinson.
- When was The Boy released?
- The Boy was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.