Boy A(2008)
“Who decides who gets a second chance?”
Overview
Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.
Director
John Crowley
Studio
Cuba Pictures
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Andrew Garfield
as Jack Burridge
Katie Lyons
as Michelle
Peter Mullan
as Terry
Shaun Evans
as Chris
Siobhan Finneran
as Kelly
Alfie Owen
as Eric Wilson
James Young
as Zeb
Jeremy Swift
as Dave
Taylor Doherty
as Philip Craig
Anthony Lewis
as Steve
Tilly Vosburgh
as Shopkeeper
Josef Altin
as Bully
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Cuba Pictures
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Where can I watch Boy A?▼
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What is Boy A about?▼
Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.
Who directed Boy A?▼
Boy A was directed by John Crowley and released in 2008. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is Boy A?▼
Boy A has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Boy A?▼
The cast of Boy A includes Andrew Garfield as Jack Burridge, Katie Lyons as Michelle, Peter Mullan as Terry, Shaun Evans as Chris, Siobhan Finneran as Kelly and more.
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