Beautiful Boy(2018)
“A true story of addiction, survival and family.”
Overview
After he and his first wife separate, journalist David Sheff struggles to help their teenage son, who goes from experimenting with drugs to becoming devastatingly addicted to methamphetamine.
Director
Felix van Groeningen
Studio
Plan B Entertainment
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$32M
Cast
Steve Carell
as David Sheff
Timothée Chalamet
as Nic Sheff
Maura Tierney
as Karen Barbour
Amy Ryan
as Vicki Sheff
Christian Convery
as Jasper Sheff
Oakley Bull
as Daisy Sheff
Kaitlyn Dever
as Lauren
Stefanie Scott
as Julia
Julian Works
as Gack
Jack Dylan Grazer
as 12-Year-Old Nic Sheff
Zachary Rifkin
as 8-Year-Old Nic Sheff
Kue Lawrence
as 5-Year-Old Nic Sheff
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$32M
Production Companies
Plan B Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beautiful Boy?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Beautiful Boy (2018).
What is Beautiful Boy about?▼
After he and his first wife separate, journalist David Sheff struggles to help their teenage son, who goes from experimenting with drugs to becoming devastatingly addicted to methamphetamine.
Who directed Beautiful Boy?▼
Beautiful Boy was directed by Felix van Groeningen and released in 2018. It is a drama film.
How long is Beautiful Boy?▼
Beautiful Boy has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in Beautiful Boy?▼
The cast of Beautiful Boy includes Steve Carell as David Sheff, Timothée Chalamet as Nic Sheff, Maura Tierney as Karen Barbour, Amy Ryan as Vicki Sheff, Christian Convery as Jasper Sheff and more.
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