Boyhood (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2014, Boyhood is a drama film directed by Richard Linklater, running about 166 minutes. “12 years in the making.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.
Who’s in it. Boyhood stars Ellar Coltrane as Mason Evans Jr., Patricia Arquette as Olivia, Ethan Hawke as Mason Evans Sr. and Lorelei Linklater as Samantha Evans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Boyhood has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $48.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel 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 Boyhood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boyhood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boyhood (2014)?
- In US, Boyhood is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu and Philo, 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 Boyhood worth watching?
- Boyhood holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Boyhood?
- Boyhood stars Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Lorelei Linklater and Libby Villari.
- When was Boyhood released?
- Boyhood was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 166 minutes.