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Boy A (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 2007, Boy A is a drama and crime film directed by John Crowley, running about 102 minutes. “Who decides who gets a second chance?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge (Andrew Garfield) finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle (Katie Lyons). While out on the road one day, the young Englishman notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But, when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.

Who’s in it. Boy A stars Andrew Garfield as Jack Burridge, Katie Lyons as Michelle, Peter Mullan as Terry and Shaun Evans as Chris, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Boy A has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels 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 A page.

If you liked it. Fans of Boy A tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Boy A (2007)?
In US, Boy A is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, 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 A worth watching?
Boy A holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Boy A?
Boy A stars Andrew Garfield, Katie Lyons, Peter Mullan, Shaun Evans and Siobhan Finneran.
When was Boy A released?
Boy A was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.