Boyhood (2014)
Directed by Richard Linklater, Boyhood depicts the childhood and adolescence of Mason Evans Jr., a young man from Texas whose coming-of-age during the mid-2000s is the main focus of the film. Linklater shot the film over the course of 12 years, chronicling Mason's childhood in time with the growth of his actor, Ellar Coltrane. Besides Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, and Lorelei Linklater also star.
Boyhood
- Director
- Richard Linklater
- Release Date
- June 5, 2014
- Studio(s)
- Universal Pictures
- Distributor(s)
- Universal Pictures
- Cast
- Ellar Coltrane , Patricia Arquette , Ethan Hawke , Elijah Smith , Lorelei Linklater , Steven Chester Prince
- Writers
- Richard Linklater
- Runtime
- 163minutes
- Budget
- $4 million
Summary
Filmed over a period of 12 years, Boyhood follows the life of Mason (Coltrane) from the ages of 6 to 18 and chronicles meaningful events that happen to him during that time.
latest
Why Lorelei Linklater Wanted To Quit Boyhood
Richard Linklater's Boyhood is one of the most ambitious movies of the 2010s, but Lorelei Linklater wanted to quit the movie, and here's why.
9 Movies That Help You Appreciate Life, According To Reddit
From Groundhog Day to Good Will Hunting, Redditors have begun debating about which movies helped them.
The Black Phone: 10 Best Ethan Hawke Movies, According To IMDb
The Black Phone offers a terrifying performance by Ethan Hawke, but he proved more than once how he also can masterfully commit to the sweetest roles.
Ethan Hawke's 13 Best Movies, According To Letterboxd
From The Before trilogy and Boyhood to First Reformed, Training Day, and more, Letterboxd has strong opinions about Ethan Hawke's current filmography.
Every Richard Linklater Movie Ranked From Worst To Best
Richard Linklater is the visionary director of Boyhood, Before Sunrise, and Dazed and Confused. Here's all his movies ranked worst to best.
10 Best Movies Like Apollo 10.5: A Space Age Childhood
Whether its Boyhood, Only Yesterday, or many others, discover the most nostalgic childhood movies to see with Apollo 10.5: A Space Age Childhood.
Richard Linklater's Net Worth
Richard Linklater has crafted some of the most distinct indie features of the last 30 years, and here's his estimated net worth.
10 Movies That Took An Insane Amount Of Time To Make
Some films are made fast and cheap, while others take years to finish. The results may vary, but all of these movies took forever to complete.
12 Years In The Making: 10 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About Boyhood
Boyhood, Richard Linklater's passion project, took 12 years to shoot, keeping the original cast throughout. We share the film's making-of story.
10 Movies You Forgot Were Rated R (But Wouldn't Be Today)
It's surprising how many movies from the past are quite contemporary but also got the R rating for some strange reason. Check out the examples!
The Best Movies of the Decade
From superhero to horror, thriller to historical, here are the 25 greatest movies released in the 2010s decade (as voted for by SR editors).
2015 Oscar Winners List - Were There Any Surprises?
Check out the list of winners at the 87th Annual Academy Awards and find out what films won big during the 2015 Oscars ceremony.
2015 Golden Globes Award Winners List - Did Your Favorites Win?
Check out the complete list of winners for the 2015 Golden Globes Awards ceremony. Did your favorite movies and/or TV shows walk away victorious... or empty-handed?
Screen Rant's Top 5 Favorite Movies of 2014
As 2014 comes to a close, the Screen Rant editors share their personal Top 5 Favorite Movies of 2014 lists. Find out if your favorites were among our picks!