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Movie

Boyhood

12 years in the making.

2014 · R · 2h 45m

Directed by Richard Linklater

7.5

TMDB audience score
5,699 votes, out of 10

Trailer Where to watch

Synopsis

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.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • AMC Plus Apple TV channel
  • AMC+ Amazon Channel
  • AMC+
  • Sundance Now

Free

  • Kanopy

Free with ads

  • Philo
  • The Roku Channel
  • Pluto TV
  • Plex
  • Tubi TV

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Ellar Coltrane
    Mason

  • Patricia Arquette
    Mom

  • Ethan Hawke
    Dad

  • Lorelei Linklater
    Samantha

  • Libby Villari
    Grandma

  • Marco Perella
    Professor Bill Welbrock

  • Brad Hawkins
    Jim

  • Jamie Howard
    Mindy

  • Andrew Villarreal
    Randy

  • Jenni Tooley
    Annie

  • Zoe Graham
    Sheena

  • Charlie Sexton
    Jimmy

  • Elijah Smith
    Tommy

  • Steven Chester Prince
    Ted

  • Bonnie Cross
    Teacher

  • Sydney Orta
    Elementary School Girl

  • Shane Graham
    Neighborhood Friend #1

  • Tess Allen
    Neighborhood Friend #2