Boy(1969)
少年
Boy Synopsis
A family of four lives off of scams in which they pretend to be injured by automobiles.
Boy (1969) is a crime and drama film directed by Nagisa Ōshima, released on July 26, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Fumio Watanabe, Akiko Koyama, Tetsuo Abe and Takeshi Kinoshota. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Writers:
- Tsutomu Tamura
- Producers:
- Masayuki Nakajima, Takuji Yamaguchi
- Cinematographer:
- Seizō Sengen
- Composer:
- Hikaru Hayashi
- Production:
- Sozosha, Art Theatre Guild
- Status:
- Released
Boy (1969) Trailer
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Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fumio Watanabe
as Father
Akiko Koyama
as Stepmother
Tetsuo Abe
as Boy
- Takeshi Kinoshota
Takeshi Kinoshota
as Younger Brother
Yun Yun-Do
as Victim (uncredited)
- LoLo Cannon
LoLo Cannon
as (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Nagisa Ōshima, written by Tsutomu Tamura, produced by Masayuki Nakajima and Takuji Yamaguchi.
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Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 63 ratings.
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Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boy online?
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Boy (1969) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Boy?
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The main cast of Boy (1969) includes Fumio Watanabe, Akiko Koyama, Tetsuo Abe, Takeshi Kinoshota and Yun Yun-Do. The film was directed by Nagisa Ōshima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boy released?
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Boy was released on July 26, 1969 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Boy worth watching?
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Boy (1969) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Boy?
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Yes. The official Boy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.