The Loneliest Boy in the World (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2022, The Loneliest Boy in the World is a comedy and horror film directed by Martin Owen, running about 90 minutes. “They're dying to be his friend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After losing his mother, a lonely boy decides to (literally) dig up some new friends, but when they mysteriously come back to life, he’s launched into a series of misadventures as he tries to keep their secret safe from neighbors, classmates and social workers alike.
Who’s in it. The Loneliest Boy in the World stars Max Harwood as Oliver, Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Mitch, Susan Wokoma as Susanne and Evan Ross as Julius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Loneliest Boy in the World has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video 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 The Loneliest Boy in the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Loneliest Boy in the World tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Loneliest Boy in the World (2022)?
- In US, The Loneliest Boy in the World is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video 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 The Loneliest Boy in the World worth watching?
- The Loneliest Boy in the World holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Loneliest Boy in the World?
- The Loneliest Boy in the World stars Max Harwood, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Susan Wokoma, Evan Ross and Tallulah Haddon.
- When was The Loneliest Boy in the World released?
- The Loneliest Boy in the World was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.