Boy movie poster

Boy

"Welcome to my interesting world."

March 25, 2010 1h 28m 7.3/10 (470 votes)

Originally released in 2010. Boy is a drama/comedy film. directed by Taika Waititi. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring James Rolleston, Te Aho Aho Eketone-Whitu, and Taika Waititi

Synopsis

Boy, an 11-year-old child and devout Michael Jackson fan who lives on the east coast of New Zealand in 1984, gets a chance to know his absentee criminal father, who has returned to find a bag of money he buried years ago.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 25, 2010 15 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (470 votes)
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Box Office $9.1M Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country New Zealand Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$9,116,968

Production Companies

  • New Zealand Film Commission
  • Unison Films
  • Whenua Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boy about?

Boy, an 11-year-old child and devout Michael Jackson fan who lives on the east coast of New Zealand in 1984, gets a chance to know his absentee criminal father, who has returned to find a bag of mo...

Who directed Boy?

Boy was directed by Taika Waititi.

How long is Boy?

Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was Boy released?

Boy was released on March 25, 2010 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Boy?

The main cast of Boy includes James Rolleston, Te Aho Aho Eketone-Whitu, Taika Waititi, Moerangi Tihore, Cherilee Martin.

Is Boy worth watching?

Boy has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 470 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.