Boyhood (2014)
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.
Director: Richard Linklater
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 165 min
Release Date: June 5, 2014
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
Screenplay
Cinematography: Lee Daniel, Shane F. Kelly
Editing: Sandra Adair
Production: IFC Productions, Detour Filmproduction
Country: United States of America
Language: Español, English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $48M
Original Language: en
Themes
Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Divorce Process and Aftermath, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Childish Innocence Lost Forever
Keywords
high school, family's daily life, college, urban life, coming of age, growing up, domestic abuse, parenting, divorce, family, nostalgic, divorced parents, abusive husband, teenager
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Boyhood 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 directed Boyhood?
- Boyhood was directed by Richard Linklater.
- Who stars in Boyhood?
- Boyhood stars Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Lorelei Linklater, Libby Villari, Marco Perella.
- How long is Boyhood?
- Boyhood has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- What genre is Boyhood?
- Boyhood is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Boyhood?
- Boyhood had a budget of $4M.
- How much did Boyhood gross?
- Boyhood grossed $48M worldwide.
- Where was Boyhood produced?
- Boyhood was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Boyhood?
- The themes of Boyhood include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Divorce Process and Aftermath, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Childish Innocence Lost Forever.