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Boyhood

2014 · 2h 45m · Drama

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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 a…

87/100
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WHAT IT'S 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.

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87/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITThe 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 a…

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WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a character-focused story about identity and becoming someone new
02A substantial 165-minute commitment and a patient, deliberately paced watch define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 7.5/10 TMDB audience score across 5,622 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

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Should you watch Boyhood?

Boyhood belongs in your night if you want a character arc about identity, growth, or self-discovery. It is a patient, deliberately paced watch, with a substantial 165-minute commitment, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 7/10 and emotional impact at 7/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you want a character arc about identity, growth, or self-discovery
02you are in the mood for a patient, deliberately paced watch
03you are open to a movie with real emotional weight

THINK TWICE IF

01you want plot mechanics to matter more than personal growth
02you do not have room for a 165-minute movie tonight
03family conflict is not the kind of emotional material you want tonight

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required7/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Richard Linklater portrait
Richard LinklaterDirector
Ellar Coltrane portrait
Ellar ColtraneMason
Patricia Arquette portrait
Patricia ArquetteMom
Ethan Hawke portrait
Ethan HawkeDad
Lorelei Linklater portrait
Lorelei LinklaterSamantha
Libby Villari portrait
Libby VillariGrandma
Marco Perella portrait
Marco PerellaProfessor Bill Welbrock
Brad Hawkins portrait
Brad HawkinsJim
Jamie Howard portrait
Jamie HowardMindy
Andrew Villarreal portrait
Andrew VillarrealRandy