
Nickel Boys
2024 · Movie · PG-13 · 140 min · ★ 6.7
Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.
Based on The Nickel Boys
Also known as The Nickel Boys
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Streaming on Amazon Prime Video and MGM+.
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Details
- Years
- 2024
- Release date
- 2024-12-13
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 140 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (348 votes)
- Box office
- $3,200,000
- Budget
- $23,200,000
Themes
- florida
- new york city
- sexual abuse
- based on novel or book
- alligator
- male friendship
- racial segregation
- martin luther king
- based on true story
- racism
- reform school
- wrongful conviction
- +18 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Picture · 2025 · nominated
Cast & crew

Ethan Herisse
as Elwood
- BW
Brandon Wilson
as Turner

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
as Hattie

Hamish Linklater
as Spencer

Gralen Bryant Banks
as Blakeley

Fred Hechinger
as Harper

Jimmie Fails
as Mr. Hill

Luke Tennie
as Griff

Bryan Gael Guzman
as Jaime
- ES
Ethan Cole Sharp
as Young Elwood
Directed by RaMell Ross