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Boyhood

2014 · Movie · R · 165 min · ★ 7.5 · 99% critics

Drama

A divorced family is seen across twelve years as a boy grows from early grade school into the edge of adulthood. The film focuses on everyday changes, family bonds, school years, and the small moments that shape a young person’s sense of self.

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Details
Years
2014
Release date
2014-06-05
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
165 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
99/100
TMDB rating
7.5/10 (5,518 votes)
Box office
$57,273,049
Budget
$4,000,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like patient, life-spanning dramas such as Before Midnight or Waking Life; Not for you if you need a strong central conflict or fast-moving events.

Pros: deeply human moments; natural family feel; ambitious time span | Cons: very slow pace; loose plot; subdued drama

Themes

  • high school
  • family's daily life
  • college
  • urban life
  • coming of age
  • growing up
  • domestic abuse
  • parenting
  • divorce
  • family
  • nostalgic
  • divorced parents
  • +2 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actress · 2015
  • BAFTA AwardBest Film · 2015
  • Dorian AwardFilm of the Year · 2014
  • FIPRESCI Grand Prix · 2014
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Show all 11 awards →
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actress · 2015 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Film Editing · 2015 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 2015 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actor · 2015 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Director · 2015 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Original Screenplay · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Linklater