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Boyhood

  • 20142014
  • 1515
  • 2h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
359K
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Ellar Coltrane in Boyhood (2014)
Filmed over short periods from 2002 to 2013, Boyhood is a ground-breaking cinematic experience covering 12 years in the life of a family. At the centre is Mason, who with his sister Samantha, is taken on an emotional and transcendent journey through the years, from childhood to adulthood.
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The life of Mason, from early childhood to his arrival at college.The life of Mason, from early childhood to his arrival at college.The life of Mason, from early childhood to his arrival at college.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
359K
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POPULARITY
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106
  • Director
    • Richard Linklater
  • Writer
    • Richard Linklater
  • Stars
    • Ellar Coltrane
    • Patricia Arquette
    • Ethan Hawke
  • Director
    • Richard Linklater
  • Writer
    • Richard Linklater
  • Stars
    • Ellar Coltrane
    • Patricia Arquette
    • Ethan Hawke
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    • 1KUser reviews
    • 587Critic reviews
    • 100Metascore
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 174 wins & 219 nominations total

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    Patricia Arquette and Ellar Coltrane in Boyhood (2014)
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    Ethan Hawke, Lorelei Linklater, and Ellar Coltrane in Boyhood (2014)
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    Top cast

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    Ellar Coltrane
    Ellar Coltrane
    • Mason
    Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette
    • Olivia
    Ethan Hawke
    Ethan Hawke
    • Dad
    Elijah Smith
    Elijah Smith
    • Tommy
    Lorelei Linklater
    Lorelei Linklater
    • Samantha
    Steven Chester Prince
    Steven Chester Prince
    • Ted
    • (as Steven Prince)
    Bonnie Cross
    • Teacher
    Sydney Orta
    • Elementary School Girl
    • (as Sidney Orta)
    Libby Villari
    Libby Villari
    • Grandma
    Marco Perella
    Marco Perella
    • Professor Bill Welbrock
    Jamie Howard
    • Mindy
    Andrew Villarreal
    • Randy
    Shane Graham
    Shane Graham
    • Neighborhood Friend #1
    Tess Allen
    Tess Allen
    • Neighborhood Friend #2
    Ryan Power
    • Paul
    Sharee Fowler
    • Book Trivia Judge
    Mark Finn
    • Book Release Emcee
    Charlie Sexton
    Charlie Sexton
    • Jimmy
    • Director
      • Richard Linklater
    • Writer
      • Richard Linklater
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Richard Linklater cast his daughter Lorelei Linklater as Samantha because she was always singing and dancing around the house and wanted to be in his movies. At about the third or fourth year of filming, she lost interest and asked for her character to be killed off. Linklater refused, saying it was too violent for what he was planning (Lorelei eventually regained her enthusiasm and continued with the project).
    • Goofs
      When Mason is calling his dad using the iPhone, the image of him in the corner of the phone screen is not the same as how he looks while having the call. Notice his hair is very different.
    • Quotes

      Dad: [Mason Jr. bowls a gutterball] Alright, don't worry about it.

      Mason: I wish I could use the bumpers...

      Dad: You don't want the bumpers, life doesn't give you bumpers.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Kate Hudson/Ellar Coltrane/Nico and Vinz (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Yellow
      Written by Guy Berryman (as Guy Rupert Berryman), Jon Buckland (as Jonathan Mark Buckland ), Will Champion (as William Champion) and Chris Martin (as Christopher Martin)

      Performed by Coldplay

      Published by Universal Music - MGB Songs on behalf of Universal Music Publishing MGB L.T.

      Courtesy of Parlophone Records Ltd.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews1K

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    10/10
    This film is about life. Not a hero's journey.
    People qho give low ratings think that there is no content. Nothing is happening in the film. There is no build-up, no conflict. But that's the point. It's not meant to be like that. Otherwise it would be another commercial film; A guy with a problem to solve. Or a guy wanting something and getting it/not getting it.

    This film takes you on an experience of growing up. What changes occur during that time. How do kids react to parents at teenage. How changing father and homes affects them. How they think about life. How one usually grows in high school. If one is able to grow up and handle their own life? That's the content! It's a film about growing up.

    If you still think there's no content in the film. I can't argue. These are just my thoughts and I am happy to think it has content. You might have a different taste in films, go find another film.
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    • ayush-06521
    • Jan 13, 2019

    FAQ2

    • What year is it in each scene?
    • What college does Mason choose to attend?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 11, 2014 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Ukrainian
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Growing Up
    • Filming locations
      • Austin, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • IFC Productions
      • Detour Filmproduction
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,352,281
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $387,618
      • Jul 13, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $48,137,666
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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