The Boy (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2016, The Boy is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by William Brent Bell, running about 97 minutes. “Every child needs to feel loved.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American nanny is shocked that her new English family's boy is actually a life-sized doll. After she violates a list of strict rules, disturbing events make her believe that the doll is really alive.
Who’s in it. The Boy stars Lauren Cohan as Greta Evans, Rupert Evans as Malcolm, James Russell as Brahms Heelshire and Jim Norton as Mr. Heelshire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $73.9M at the box office.
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 (2016)?
- 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 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boy?
- The Boy stars Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, James Russell, Jim Norton and Diana Hardcastle.
- When was The Boy released?
- The Boy was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.