The Boy (2016)
Movie 1h 38m ★ 6.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, scare me
Released in 2016, The Boy is a horror, mystery and thriller movie. It is directed by William Brent Bell. The cast includes Lauren Cohan, Ben Robson and Stephanie Lemelin. The running time is 1h 38m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.0 out of 10.
Synopsis
A young American woman takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, soon discovering that the family's eight-year-old son is a life-sized doll that comes with a list of strict rules.
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Cast & crew
- William Brent BellDirector
- Lauren Cohanas Greta Evans
- Ben Robsonas Cole
- Stephanie Lemelinas Sandy (voice)
- Rupert Evansas Malcolm
- Jett Klyneas Young Brahms Heelshire
- Matthew Walkeras Taxi Driver
- Jim Nortonas Mr. Heelshire
- Diana Hardcastleas Mrs. Heelshire
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Questions about The Boy
- What genre is The Boy?
- The Boy is categorised as Horror, Mystery, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Boy?
- Lauren Cohan, Ben Robson, Stephanie Lemelin, Rupert Evans, Jett Klyne appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Boy?
- William Brent Bell directed The Boy.
- How long is The Boy?
- The Boy runs for 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- Is The Boy worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Boy?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
