Boy A (2008)

Who decides who gets a second chance?

Boy A (2008) poster

Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.

Director: John Crowley
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Paddy Cunneen
Cinematography: Rob Hardy
Editing: Lucia Zucchetti
Production: Cuba Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: en

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood

Keywords

child abuse, rape, based on novel or book, parent child relationship, rehabilitation, grave, melancholy, based on true story, coming of age, criminal, incest, childhood, haunted by the past, hard, moral dilemma

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boy A about?
Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.
Who directed Boy A?
Boy A was directed by John Crowley.
Who stars in Boy A?
Boy A stars Andrew Garfield, Katie Lyons, Peter Mullan, Shaun Evans, Siobhan Finneran, Alfie Owen.
How long is Boy A?
Boy A has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Boy A?
Boy A is a Crime, Drama film.
How much did Boy A gross?
Boy A grossed $1M worldwide.
Where was Boy A produced?
Boy A was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Boy A?
The themes of Boy A include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood.