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Boyhood (2014)

R · 2014-06-05 · 2h 46m · EN
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12 years in the making.

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.

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Richard LinklaterDirector, Writer
Budget
$4M
Box office
$48.1M

Media

▶ Boyhood (Ethan Hawke) | "Talk to Me" | IFC Films▶ Boyhood | Official US Trailer | IFC Films

Top billed cast

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Ellar ColtraneEllar ColtraneMason Evans Jr.Patricia ArquettePatricia ArquetteOliviaEthan HawkeEthan HawkeMason Evans Sr.Lorelei LinklaterLorelei LinklaterSamantha EvansLibby VillariLibby VillariCatherineMarco PerellaMarco PerellaBill WelbrockBrad HawkinsBrad HawkinsJimJamie HowardJamie HowardMindy WelbrockAndrew VillarrealAndrew VillarrealRandy WelbrockJenni TooleyJenni TooleyAnnieZoe GrahamZoe GrahamSheenaCharlie SextonCharlie SextonJimmy

Keywords

FamilyComing of ageTeenagerHigh schoolDivorceParentingGrowing upDaily lifeCollegeDomestic abuseDivorced parentsFamily's daily lifeAbusive husbandUrban life

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityFamily · Coming Of Age · TeenagerDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityFamily · Family S Daily LifeDirector preference82221

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Frequently asked questions about Boyhood

What is Boyhood 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.

How long is Boyhood?

Boyhood has a runtime of 166 minutes.