Bullet Boy (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2004, Bullet Boy is an action, drama and crime film directed by Saul Dibb, running about 89 minutes. “You only get one shot at life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ricky is just out of a young offenders institute, heading home to Hackney and determined to go straight. Instead, he heads straight for trouble when he becomes involved in a street confrontation, siding with his best friend Wisdom against a local rude boy. The trouble escalates into a series of tit-for-tat incidents that threaten to spiral out of control. Ricky's 12-year-old brother Curtis, hero-worships Ricky, though he appears smart enough to know he doesn't want to follow his example. Yet, despite the stern warnings from his mother and support from her friends in the community, might Ricky's bad boy allure be too attractive for Curtis to resist?
Who’s in it. Bullet Boy stars Ashley Walters as Ricky, Luke Fraser as Curtis, Clare Perkins and Curtis Walker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Bullet Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bullet Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bullet Boy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bullet Boy (2004)?
- In GB, Bullet Boy is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bullet Boy worth watching?
- Bullet Boy holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bullet Boy?
- Bullet Boy stars Ashley Walters, Luke Fraser, Clare Perkins, Curtis Walker and Sharea Samuels.
- When was Bullet Boy released?
- Bullet Boy was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.