Boy (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2010, Boy is a comedy and drama film directed by Taika Waititi, running about 87 minutes. “Welcome to my interesting world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Boy, an 11-year-old child and devout Michael Jackson fan who lives on the east coast of New Zealand in 1984, gets a chance to know his absentee criminal father, who has returned to find a bag of money he buried years ago.
Who’s in it. Boy stars James Rolleston as Boy, Te Aho Aho Eketone-Whitu as Rocky, Taika Waititi as Alamein and Moerangi Tihore as Dynasty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Boy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.1M 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 Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boy (2010)?
- In US, 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 Boy worth watching?
- Boy holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Boy?
- Boy stars James Rolleston, Te Aho Aho Eketone-Whitu, Taika Waititi, Moerangi Tihore and Cherilee Martin.
- When was Boy released?
- Boy was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.