Boy Erased (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2018, Boy Erased is a drama film directed by Joel Edgerton, running about 115 minutes. “The truth cannot be converted.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jared, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is outed to his parents at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a gay conversion therapy program – or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends, and faith.
Who’s in it. Boy Erased stars Lucas Hedges as Jared Eamons, Nicole Kidman as Nancy Eamons, Russell Crowe as Marshall Eamons and Joel Edgerton as Victor Sykes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Boy Erased has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and 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 Erased page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boy Erased tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boy Erased (2018)?
- In US, Boy Erased is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and 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 Erased worth watching?
- Boy Erased holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Boy Erased?
- Boy Erased stars Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Joel Edgerton and Joe Alwyn.
- When was Boy Erased released?
- Boy Erased was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.