Beautiful Boy (2011)
To confront the truth, first they had to face each other.
A married couple on the verge of separation are leveled by the news their 18-year-old son committed a mass-shooting at his college, then took his own life.
Director: Shawn Ku
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: June 3, 2011
Cast
- Maria Bello - Kate Carroll
- Michael Sheen - Bill Carroll
- Alan Tudyk - Eric
- Moon Bloodgood - Trish
- Kyle Gallner - Sammy
- Austin Nichols - Cooper
- Meat Loaf - Motel Clerk
- Bruce French - Harry
- Deidrie Henry - Bonnie
- Jessie T. Usher - Basketball Teen
Screenplay
- Shawn Ku (Screenplay)
- Michael Armbruster (Screenplay)
Music: Trevor Morris
Cinematography: Michael Fimognari
Editing: Chad Galster
Production: First Point Entertainment, Braeburn Entertainment, Goldrush Entertainment, Paradigm Talent Agency
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $63,931
Original Language: en
Themes
Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal
Keywords
suicide, forgiveness, married couple, son, college, victim, grief, parenting, divorce, family, death, death in family, death of son, teen suicide, school shooting
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beautiful Boy about?
- A married couple on the verge of separation are leveled by the news their 18-year-old son committed a mass-shooting at his college, then took his own life.
- Who directed Beautiful Boy?
- Beautiful Boy was directed by Shawn Ku.
- Who stars in Beautiful Boy?
- Beautiful Boy stars Maria Bello, Michael Sheen, Alan Tudyk, Moon Bloodgood, Kyle Gallner, Austin Nichols.
- How long is Beautiful Boy?
- Beautiful Boy has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Beautiful Boy?
- Beautiful Boy is a Drama film.
- How much did Beautiful Boy gross?
- Beautiful Boy grossed $63,931 worldwide.
- Where was Beautiful Boy produced?
- Beautiful Boy was produced in Canada, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Beautiful Boy?
- The themes of Beautiful Boy include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal.