Blackmail Boy (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2003, Blackmail Boy is a drama film directed by Thanasis Papathanasiou, running about 100 minutes. “Blackmail leads to murder in a small town.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the small, closed community of a provincial town, Magda tries to maintain a balance within a family facing many serious problems. The families apparently normal, bourgeois, every-day life will crack open, bringing to the surface hatred and passions of the kind that lie well-hidden in the mists of the nearby lake. An intense plot and a totally unexpected ending make up this film, which features characters who are vulnerable, innocent and ordinary, but who become ruthless and callous, worrying only about protecting their financial resources. The offences are disproportionately serious compared to the financial benefits they try to secure
Who’s in it. Blackmail Boy stars Nena Mendi as Magda, Maria Kavoyianni as Vicky, Akilas Karazisis as Giorgos and Joyce Evidi as Gia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Blackmail Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackmail Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blackmail Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackmail Boy (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blackmail Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blackmail Boy worth watching?
- Blackmail Boy holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blackmail Boy?
- Blackmail Boy stars Nena Mendi, Maria Kavoyianni, Akilas Karazisis, Joyce Evidi and Joys Evidi.
- When was Blackmail Boy released?
- Blackmail Boy was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.