Beautiful Boy (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2018, Beautiful Boy is a drama film directed by Felix van Groeningen, running about 121 minutes. “A true story of addiction, survival and family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After he and his first wife separate, journalist David Sheff struggles to help their teenage son, who goes from experimenting with drugs to becoming devastatingly addicted to methamphetamine.
Who’s in it. Beautiful Boy stars Steve Carell as David Sheff, Timothée Chalamet as Nicholas "Nic" Sheff, Maura Tierney as Karen Barbour and Amy Ryan as Vicki Sheff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Beautiful Boy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beautiful Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beautiful Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beautiful Boy (2018)?
- In US, Beautiful Boy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beautiful Boy worth watching?
- Beautiful Boy holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beautiful Boy?
- Beautiful Boy stars Steve Carell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney, Amy Ryan and Christian Convery.
- When was Beautiful Boy released?
- Beautiful Boy was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.