Boy (2010)

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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.

Director: Taika Waititi
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lukasz Pawel Buda, Conrad Wedde, Samuel Scott
Cinematography: Adam Clark
Editing: Chris Plummer
Production: New Zealand Film Commission, Unison Films, Whenua Films
Country: New Zealand
Language: English, Maori
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: en

Themes

Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up

Keywords

farm, new zealand, maori, goat, coming of age, grief, dead mother, duringcreditsstinger, 1980s, kids on their own, father son relationship

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boy about?
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.
Who directed Boy?
Boy was directed by Taika Waititi.
Who stars in Boy?
Boy stars James Rolleston, Te Aho Aho Eketone-Whitu, Taika Waititi, Moerangi Tihore, Cherilee Martin, RickyLee Waipuka-Russell.
How long is Boy?
Boy has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Boy?
Boy is a Drama, Comedy film.
How much did Boy gross?
Boy grossed $9M worldwide.
Where was Boy produced?
Boy was produced in New Zealand.
What are the themes of Boy?
The themes of Boy include: Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up.