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Boyhood

R2h 45m2014Richard Linklater
IMDb: 7.9/10Rotten: 97%Metacritic: 100/100
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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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High SchoolFamily's Daily LifeCollegeUrban LifeComing Of AgeGrowing UpDomestic AbuseParentingDivorceFamily

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What is Boyhood (2014) 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 stars in Boyhood?

Boyhood stars Ellar Coltrane (Mason), Patricia Arquette (Mom), Ethan Hawke (Dad), Lorelei Linklater (Samantha), Libby Villari (Grandma). The film was directed by Richard Linklater.

How long is Boyhood?

Boyhood has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2014. It is rated R.

Is Boyhood worth watching?

Boyhood holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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