Boy (2010)
Kernel Score: 80% · 474 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2010-03-25
Runtime: 88 minutes
Where to watch Boy
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Boy, an 11-year-old child and devout Michael Jackson fan who lives on the east coast of New Zealand in 1984, gets a chance to know his absentee criminal father, who has returned to find a bag of money he buried years ago.
Boy parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Boy is a coming-of-age dramedy involving an absentee criminal father, grief over a dead mother, and family dysfunction.
- Violence & scariness: A little — The father's past involves criminal activity and buried stolen money, referenced but not graphically shown.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
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Boy FAQ
Is Boy good?
Boy has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 474 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Boy?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Boy OK for kids?
Boy is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Boy is a coming-of-age dramedy involving an absentee criminal father, grief over a dead mother, and family dysfunction.
What movies are like Boy?
If you liked Boy, try Hunt for the Wilderpeople, The Judge, Big Time Adolescence and Blinded by the Light.