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Beautiful Boy

R2h 1m2018Felix van Groeningen
IMDb: 7.4/10Rotten: 67%Metacritic: 62/100
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"A true story of addiction, survival and family."

After he and his first wife separate, journalist David Sheff struggles to help their teenage son, who goes from experimenting with drugs to becoming devastatingly addicted to methamphetamine.

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Based On Novel Or BookSan Francisco, CaliforniaDrug AddictionBiographyBased On True StoryDrug RehabilitationBased On Memoir Or AutobiographyFather Son RelationshipPsychological Drama

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beautiful Boy (2018) about?

After he and his first wife separate, journalist David Sheff struggles to help their teenage son, who goes from experimenting with drugs to becoming devastatingly addicted to methamphetamine.

Who stars in Beautiful Boy?

Beautiful Boy stars Steve Carell (David Sheff), Timothée Chalamet (Nic Sheff), Maura Tierney (Karen Barbour), Amy Ryan (Vicki Sheff), Christian Convery (Jasper Sheff). The film was directed by Felix van Groeningen.

How long is Beautiful Boy?

Beautiful Boy has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated R.

Is Beautiful Boy worth watching?

Beautiful Boy holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Drama, Biography are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Beautiful Boy?

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