Jo and the Boy (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2015, Jo and the Boy is a drama film directed by Rojin Thomas, running about 157 minutes. “See Happiness” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aspiring animation creator's dreams start coming true when she is met with a charismatic young boy. Jo and the Boy is not exactly a children's movie, but more of a Hollywood-style inspirational film set in the backdrop of an unspecified cold hill town and centered on a child enamored by cartoon characters. In fact, the only connect with Indian reality is that the characters speak Malayalam.
Who’s in it. Jo and the Boy stars Manju Warrier as Jo Ann, Sanoop Santhosh as Chris Martin, Lalu Alex and Kalaranjini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Jo and the Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jo and the Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jo and the Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jo and the Boy (2015)?
- In US, Jo and the Boy is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jo and the Boy worth watching?
- Jo and the Boy holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jo and the Boy?
- Jo and the Boy stars Manju Warrier, Sanoop Santhosh, Lalu Alex, Kalaranjini and Sudheer Karamana.
- When was Jo and the Boy released?
- Jo and the Boy was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.