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Storyline

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.

Released

2014-06-05
Revenue

$48,137,666
Budget

$4,000,000
Runtime

2hr 46m
Genre

Drama
Status

Released
Language

Español, English
7.9
Production

IFC Productions, Detour Filmproduction

Crew

Richard Linklater

Director

Richard Linklater

Writer

Cathleen Sutherland

Producer

Keywords:

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Cast

Ellar Coltrane

Mason

Patricia Arquette

Mom

Ethan Hawke

Dad

Lorelei Linklater

Samantha

Libby Villari

Grandma

Marco Perella

Professor Bill Welbrock

Brad Hawkins

Jim

Jamie Howard

Mindy

Andrew Villarreal

Randy

Jenni Tooley

Annie

Zoe Graham

Sheena

Charlie Sexton

Jimmy

Elijah Smith

Tommy

Steven Chester Prince

Ted

Bonnie Cross

Teacher

Sydney Orta

Elementary School Girl

Shane Graham

Neighborhood Friend #1

Tess Allen

Neighborhood Friend #2

Ryan Power

Paul

Sharee Fowler

Book Trivia Judge

Mark Finn

Book Release Emcee

Byron Jenkins

Barber

Holly Moore

Mason's 4th Grade Teacher

David Blackwell

Liquor Store Clerk

Barbara Chisholm

Carol

Matthew Martinez-Arndt

Lee

Cassidy Johnson

Abby

Cambell Westmoreland

Kenny

Jennifer Griffin

Mrs. Darby

Garry Peters

No Obama Man

Merrilee McCommas

Obama Mama

Tamara Jolaine

Tammy

Jordan Howard

Tony

Andrew Bunten

Bully 1

Tyler Strother

Bully 2

Evie Thompson

Jill

Savannah Welch

College Girl Singer

Mika Odom

Gabi

Sinjin Venegas

Chase

Nick Krause

Charlie

Derek Chase Hickey

Charlie's Friend

Angela Rawna

Professor Douglas

Megan Devine

Make Out Girl

Landon Collier

Cooper

Roland Ruiz

Ernesto

Richard Andrew Jones

Grandpa Cliff

Karen Jones

Nana

Gordon Friday

Pastor

Tom McTigue

Mr. Turlington

Sam Dillon

Nick

Martel Summers

Beer Pong Guy

David Clark

High School Band Singer

Jessie Tilton

April

Richard Robichaux

Mason's Boss

Will Harris

Sam's College Boyfriend

Indica Shaw

Hooper

Bruce Salmon

Guitar Player

Wayne Sutton

Beat Box

Joe Sundell

Band Member 1

Sean Tracey

Band Member 2

Ben Hodges

Band Member 3

Daniel Zeh

Band Member 4

Chris Doubek

Guy in Diner

Andrea Chen

Sam's Roommate

Mona Lee Fultz

High School Teacher

Bill Wise

Uncle Steve

Alina Linklater

Twin Cousin 1

Charlotte Linklater

Twin Cousin 2

Genevieve Kinney

Woman at Party

Elijah Ford

Jimmy's Bandmate 1

Kyle Crusham

Jimmy's Bandmate 2

Conrad Choucroun

Jimmy's Bandmate 3

Maximillian McNamara

Dalton

Taylor Weaver

Barb

Jessi Mechler

Nicole

Deanna Brochin

College Student (uncredited)

Stephen Latham

Late Night Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Heather Materne

Parent (uncredited)

Johnny Walter

Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Natalie Makenna

College Student (uncredited)

Ken Edwards

Dinner Guest (uncredited)

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Reviews for Boyhood

A Review by tmdb39513728

Written by tmdb39513728 on 2015-02-04

**Phenomenal** When you think back to _Slackers_ you remember how easy that movie flowed. How comfortably it drifted. Just go with it. Le... read more

**Phenomenal** When you think back to _Slackers_ you remember how easy that movie flowed. How comfortably it drifted. Just go with it. Let it happen, live in the moment. Then there's the _Before trilogy_ which again seemed effortless and free-flowing yet constructed with so much care that you knew this filmmaker was not only unusual, but acutely human. That he cherished experience and learning and submitted to the eternal present, surrendering to and tinkering with fate, while tending to the perpetually immediate situation with enormous sensitivity and regard. But nothing could prepare you for _Boyhood_. You can't overstate the fact that it's a grand free-flowing time-lapse experiment and that most of the actors--no not actors, not performers--most of the people were cast when the central figure was a very young boy, looking up at the sky, having no idea how his future would unfold. The world might be a stage but Richard Linkater is not omnipotent. As a definitive work-in-progress, a daring collaboration with fate and destiny, who could really know how the boy's script was going to turn out, and how the wide array of voices in his life would shape him as he stumbles toward adulthood? Only a true sure-footed and fluid filmmaker, an authentic disarming innovator could raise this baby with as much beauty and wisdom. Dazed and Confused? Make room for Clear and Composed. Hear the lamb howl. _Boyhood_ is a daring experimental wolf wrapped in conventional wool. Needing to be shot chronologically, the linear time-line and 12-year shooting schedule called for a fresh and original approach to crafting a movie. If something went wrong during the many long gaps in production, say, if an actor suddenly became unavailable, or some drastic circumstance threatened to break the continuity of the boy and his family's life, there's no going back to re-shoot. No relying on special effects make-up or casting young and old versions of a character. The faith invested in this concept and the delicate handling of it's execution is a marvel to witness, blooming before our eyes. Patricia Arquette was growing up too. Aging faster than Ellar Coltrane, it appeared. This movie defies breaking up into a series of disjointed, episodic fragments. And Arquette stitches together an admirable and dedicated performance as the ubiquitous maternal defender who struggles to keep herself and her family from falling apart. Because of the blur between fiction and reality, between drama and documentary, and because of the way Linklater is able to nurture the process and allow his films to take on a life of their own, Arquette may not be acting on set any more than she has to in real life. A slight adjustment in perspective and this movie could have been called _Motherhood_.

A Review by mattwilde123 9

Written by mattwilde123 on 2017-03-09

Richard Linklater's 'Boyhood' is a brilliant film about life and the struggle to find meaning. It follows a family through a twelve year per... read more

A Review by themoviediorama 6

Written by themoviediorama on 2020-01-16

Boyhood organically condenses twelve years of upbringing into an undramatic three hour behemoth. The journey of adolescence is one personali... read more

Boyhood organically condenses twelve years of upbringing into an undramatic three hour behemoth. The journey of adolescence is one personality-altering experience that each of us inevitably undertakes. An existential life step that physically and personably transforms our very bodies, from innocent child to independent adult. Parents forced to release their protective talons and enable their children to venture out into the harsh world, justifiably falling down the pitfalls of life and picking themselves back up again. But what’s the point of it all? We grow up. We attend school. We work. We live, love and lie. Only to see ourselves never progress on a personal level. Life is valuable. It is a finite amount of time that rapidly ticks by at the rate to which we grow older. It can often be disillusioning, but most importantly, it can be special. It’s up to us to make the most out of the limited time bestowed upon us. Linklater’s sprawling coming-of-age epic is a technical masterclass in ingenuity. Depicting the adolescence of a young boy growing up in Texas with his divorced parents. Logistically, literarily and lovingly, Linklater opted for the innovative concept of filming in real-time. The actors physically growing with their characters, with the ability to add personal experiences to the narrative. This ambitious depiction of maturing is subconsciously organic, and proved to be an effective method in illustrating adolescence. It kept the casting limited, without having to obtain multiples actors for the same character at different stages of childhood, and exhumed a sense of natural intuition. That being said, this meticulous construct of film-making unfortunately facilitated a mellow story that lacked any drama or emotional depth. Coming-of-age dramas work effectively when depicting one specific year that dares to dramatically endeavour into relatability. The issue with Boyhood is that, due to its extensive duration of narrational time, several aspects were emotionally subdued. For example, Mason experimenting with alcohol and recreational substances. Linklater failed to dig into the emotional conflict that lead Mason down that path, merely likening the character to an empty shell. Another example, Bill drunkenly assaulting Olivia. Again, this case of domestic abuse is only touched upon before Linklater moves on with Mason’s life. Boyhood is essentially a montage of fictitious memories. Good and bad. It’s all part of growing up. But does that necessarily result in an entertaining or emotionally captivating film? For me, it’s a hesitant “no”. Sure, there will be scenes that are relatable to your own upbringing and therefore engage you momentarily. Personally I warmed to the scenes involving Hawke’s fatherly figure and his attempt to rekindle with his children. Growing up with divorced parents, Linklater’s dialogue was incredibly realistic and related to my own life. But as I said, he then quickly moves on with the narrative and the emotionality is diminished yet again. Hawke and Arquette offer their intense acting styles to spice up the narrative, however Coltrane and Linklater’s own daughter rarely displayed variety. The plot’s structure itself commenced with nostalgic-fuelled simplicity (GameBoy Advance SP, DragonBall Z, Coldplay’s “Yellow” etc.) and then ending on philosophical existentialism, which I suppose merged adequately with Mason’s advancing frame of mind. Yet I cannot shake the feeling of disappointment. Linklater took no risks with the story. Limited emotional depth. Boyhood, for all its technical ingenuity, remained hollow. “One of the greatest films of the decade”? I’m not convinced, yet I appreciate the innovation behind the lacklustre story.

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A Review by tmdb39513728

Written by tmdb39513728 on 2015-02-04

A Review by mattwilde123 9

Written by mattwilde123 on 2017-03-09

Richard Linklater's 'Boyhood' is a brilliant film about life and the struggle to find meaning. It follows a family through a twelve year period as they endure situations and tackle obstacles together....