Boy (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1969, Boy is a drama and crime film directed by Nagisa Ōshima, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A family of four lives off of scams in which they pretend to be injured by automobiles. After suffering an injury during the war, the father believes he is an invalid. He and his wife have a 10-year-old boy and another, younger boy. The adults pretend to be injured by autos in crowded traffic, blackmailing the fearful motorists with threats to call in the police.
Who’s in it. Boy stars Fumio Watanabe as Father, Akiko Koyama as Stepmother, Tetsuo Abe as Boy and Takeshi Kinoshota as Younger brother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Boy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boy (1969)?
- In US, Boy is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boy worth watching?
- Boy holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Boy?
- Boy stars Fumio Watanabe, Akiko Koyama, Tetsuo Abe, Takeshi Kinoshota and Do-yun Yu.
- When was Boy released?
- Boy was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.