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Boy (2010)

โ€œWelcome to my interesting world.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 505 votes 1h 28m nr ComedyDrama

#36 of 247 films from 2010 #456 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Taika Waititi ยท Written by Taika Waititi

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Overview

Boy, an 11-year-old child and devout Michael Jackson fan who lives on the east coast of New Zealand in 1984, gets a chance to know his absentee criminal father, who has returned to find a bag of money he buried years ago.

Cast

James Rollestonas Boy
Te Aho Aho Eketone-Whituas Rocky
Taika Waititias Alamein
Moerangi Tihoreas Dynasty
Cherilee Martinas Kelly
RickyLee Waipuka-Russellas Chardonnay
Haze Rewetias Dallas
Maakariini Butleras Murray
Rajvinder Eriaas Tane
Manihera Rangiuaiaas Kingi
Darcy Ray Flavell-Hudsonas Holden
Rachel Houseas Aunty Gracey
Waihoroi Shortlandas Weirdo
Cohen Hollowayas Chuppa

Facts

Release dateMarch 25, 2010
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) โ€” shorter as the 2010 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Box office$9,116,968
IMDbtt1560139

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Questions

How long is Boy?
Boy runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Boy worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 505 votes, which places it #36 of 247 films released in 2010 in this index (top 86%) and #456 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Boy?
Boy was directed by Taika Waititi. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Jojo Rabbit (2019), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016).
Who stars in Boy?
James Rolleston as Boy; Te Aho Aho Eketone-Whitu as Rocky; Taika Waititi as Alamein; Moerangi Tihore as Dynasty; Cherilee Martin as Kelly; RickyLee Waipuka-Russell as Chardonnay.
What is Boy rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Boy?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17857.

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