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honey boy (2019)

Honey Boy is a 2019 Drama from Shia LaBeouf, who wrote the screenplay for the film as therapy during a stint in rehab. The film, directed by Alma Har'el, is loosely based on Shia's own struggles as a child actor and the relationship he had with his father during the time.

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Honey Boy
R
Biography
Drama

Director
Alma Har'el
Release Date
November 8, 2019
Studio(s)
Amazon Studios
Distributor(s)
Amazon Studios
Cast
Natasha Lyonne , FKA Twigs , Martin Starr , Shia LaBeouf , Noah Jupe , Laura San Giacomo , Maika Monroe , Clifton Collins Jr. , Lucas Hedges , Byron Bowers
Writers
Shia LaBeouf
Runtime
93 minutes
Budget
$3.5million

Summary

A child actor works to mend his relationship with his hard-drinking, law-breaking father in this movie, which was inspired by Shia LaBeouf's real-life experiences. The film made its world premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. It was picked up for distribution by Amazon Studios shortly after. Honey Boy official trailer

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