The Boy(2016)
“Every child needs to feel loved.”
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.
Director
William Brent Bell
Studio
Lakeshore Entertainment
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$74M
Cast
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
Jett Klyne
as Young Brahms Heelshire
Lily Pater
as Emily Cribbs
Stephanie Lemelin
as Sandy (voice)
Matthew Walker
as Taxi Driver
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2016
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$74M
Production Companies
Lakeshore Entertainment • Vertigo Entertainment • STXfilms
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boy?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Boy (2016).
What is The Boy about?▼
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.
Who directed The Boy?▼
The Boy was directed by William Brent Bell and released in 2016. It is a horror, mystery, thriller film.
How long is The Boy?▼
The Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in The Boy?▼
The cast of The Boy includes Lauren Cohan as Greta Evans, Rupert Evans as Malcolm, James Russell as Brahms Heelshire, Jim Norton as Mr. Heelshire, Diana Hardcastle as Mrs. Heelshire and more.
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