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Boyhood
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Richard Linklater. With Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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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7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe 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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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Boyhood.
MoviHero lists June 5, 2014 as the release date for Boyhood. Richard Linklater is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ellar Coltrane as Mason, Patricia Arquette as Mom, Ethan Hawke as Dad, Lorelei Linklater as Samantha. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 5, 2014
GenresDrama
Runtime2h 45m
DirectorRichard Linklater
CastEllar Coltrane as Mason, Patricia Arquette as Mom, Ethan Hawke as Dad, Lorelei Linklater as Samantha
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Boyhood right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Boyhood runs 2h 45m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 5,694 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Boyhood
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Viewer reaction
“Richard Linklater's 'Boyhood' is a brilliant film about life and the struggle to find meaning.”
Viewer reaction
“Boyhood organically condenses twelve years of upbringing into an undramatic three hour behemoth.”
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“Phenomenal When you think back to Slackers you remember how easy that movie flowed.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Wish we could use the bumpers.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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