Boy Erased (2018)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,468 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 2018-09-24
Runtime: 115 minutes
Where to watch Boy Erased
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Jared, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is outed to his parents at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a gay conversion therapy program – or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends, and faith.
Boy Erased parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that this R-rated drama depicts a teen forced into gay conversion therapy by his religious family.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts the psychological distress and coercion of a conversion therapy program, not physically graphic.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Discussion of sexuality and being outed as gay drives the plot, rated R.
- Language: Some — Rated R with some strong language expected.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Lucas Hedges as Jared Eamons
- Nicole Kidman as Nancy Eamons
- Russell Crowe as Marshall Eamons
- Joel Edgerton as Victor Sykes
- Troye Sivan as Gary
- Madelyn Cline as Chloe
- Flea as Brandon
- Xavier Dolan as Jon
- Britton Sear as Cameron Van Heusen
- Cherry Jones as Dr. Muldoon
Boy Erased FAQ
Is Boy Erased good?
Boy Erased has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,468 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Boy Erased?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Boy Erased OK for kids?
Boy Erased is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that this R-rated drama depicts a teen forced into gay conversion therapy by his religious family.
What movies are like Boy Erased?
If you liked Boy Erased, try Prayers for Bobby, Bohemian Rhapsody, If I Stay and Giant Little Ones.