The Stone Boy (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1984, The Stone Boy is a drama film directed by Christopher Cain, running about 91 minutes. “In one fatal moment he stood alone. His silence so loud it was deafening.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 12-year-old Arnold Hillerman and his 17-year-old brother Eugene live with their family on a farm in Montana. In an accident, Eugene is killed by Arnold's gun. Isolated from emotions he cannot comprehend, Arnold now has to come to terms with his grieving family - including his father, mother, hostile uncle, and grandfather - while his family has to come to terms with Arnold.
Who’s in it. The Stone Boy stars Jason Presson as Arnold Hillerman, Robert Duvall as Joe Hillerman, Glenn Close as Ruth Hillerman and Susan Rinell as Nora Hillerman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Stone Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $261K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stone Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stone Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stone Boy (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stone Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Stone Boy worth watching?
- The Stone Boy holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stone Boy?
- The Stone Boy stars Jason Presson, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Susan Rinell and Dean Cain.
- When was The Stone Boy released?
- The Stone Boy was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.