Boyhood vs Forgiveness Girl
Forgiveness Girl has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.5/10 for Boyhood). Forgiveness Girl is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 2h 46m. Boyhood is the older of the two (2014 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Boyhood | Forgiveness Girl | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2014 | 2025 |
| Length | 2h 46m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama, Family |
| Country | – | US |
| Director | Richard Linklater | Rob Diamond |
| Main cast | Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, Zoe Graham, Steven Chester Prince, Ellar Coltrane | Walter Platz, Scarlett Diamond, Mia Hansen, Melinda Yeaman |
Synopsis
Boyhood
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.
Forgiveness Girl
A little girl with cerebral palsy is relentlessly bullied throughout her life, yet finds it in her heart to forgive by seeking strength from a higher source above.
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