Worried About the Boy (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2010, Worried About the Boy is a drama film directed by Julian Jarrold, running about 90 minutes. “Man to Boy, Boy to Icon” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1980 young George O'Dowd baffles his parents with his love of frocks and make-up and moves into a squat with kindred spirit Peter, who dresses as Marilyn Monroe and calls himself Marilyn. They make a splash at Steve Strange's trendy Blitz Club where George gets a job in the cloakroom but George is unlucky in his relationships with men until he meets wannabe musician Kirk. Through Kirk George meets the handsome drummer Jon Moss, on whom he develops a crush, but sacked by the Blitz and spurned by Kirk, George turns to Sex Pistols' manager Malcolm McLaren to further his music career. George's spell with McLaren's group Bow Wow Wow is short but fan Mikey North is impressed and asks George to sing in a group he is forming, where George again meets Jon. They will have an affair and the group will become the very successful Culture Club. Four years later, however, hounded by the tabloid press amid stories of his drug addiction, an unhappy George turns to Jon for advice on his future.
Who’s in it. Worried About the Boy stars Douglas Booth as Boy George, Mathew Horne as Jon Moss, Francis Magee as Jerry O'Dowd and Richard Madden as Kirk Brandon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Worried About the Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Worried About the Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Worried About the Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Worried About the Boy (2010)?
- In GB, Worried About the Boy is available to rent or buy from Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Worried About the Boy worth watching?
- Worried About the Boy holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Worried About the Boy?
- Worried About the Boy stars Douglas Booth, Mathew Horne, Francis Magee, Richard Madden and Freddie Fox.
- When was Worried About the Boy released?
- Worried About the Boy was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.