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The Boy (2016)

โ€œEvery child needs to feel loved.โ€

6.0/10 ยท 4,019 votes 1h 38m pg-13 ThrillerHorrorMystery

#236 of 305 films from 2016 #1966 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by William Brent Bell ยท Written by Stacey Menear

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Overview

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.

Cast

Lauren Cohanas Greta Evans
Rupert Evansas Malcolm
James Russellas Brahms Heelshire
Jim Nortonas Mr. Heelshire
Diana Hardcastleas Mrs. Heelshire
Ben Robsonas Cole
Jett Klyneas Child Brahms
Lily Pateras Emily Cribbs
Stephanie Lemelinas Sandy (voice)
Matthew Walkeras Taxi Driver

Facts

Release dateJanuary 22, 2016
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” about the same as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$73,929,392 (7.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt3882082

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Questions

How long is The Boy?
The Boy runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is The Boy worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 4,019 votes, which places it #236 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 23%) and #1966 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Boy?
The Boy was directed by William Brent Bell. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Orphan: First Kill (2022), Brahms: The Boy II (2020), Stay Alive (2006).
Who stars in The Boy?
Lauren Cohan as Greta Evans; Rupert Evans as Malcolm; James Russell as Brahms Heelshire; Jim Norton as Mr. Heelshire; Diana Hardcastle as Mrs. Heelshire; Ben Robson as Cole.
What is The Boy rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Boy?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/93327.

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