Poor Boy (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2018, Poor Boy is a drama and western film directed by Robert Scott Wildes, running about 105 minutes. “A different desert” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two misfit brothers hustle cash and chase dreams in the desert. When a mysterious woman threatens to repo their beloved houseboat the brothers cook up an epic con to finally leave their dusty town and sail off on a beam of sunshine to California.
Who’s in it. Poor Boy stars Lou Taylor Pucci as Romeo Griggs, Dov Tiefenbach as Samson Griggs, Michael Shannon as Blayde Griggs and Dale Dickey as Deb Chilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Poor Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Poor Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poor Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poor Boy (2018)?
- In US, Poor Boy is available to 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 Poor Boy worth watching?
- Poor Boy holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poor Boy?
- Poor Boy stars Lou Taylor Pucci, Dov Tiefenbach, Michael Shannon, Dale Dickey and Pat Healy.
- When was Poor Boy released?
- Poor Boy was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.