Boy A(2008)
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Boy A Synopsis
Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.
Boy A (2008) is a crime and drama film directed by John Crowley, released on July 23, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Andrew Garfield, Katie Lyons, Peter Mullan and Shaun Evans. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 512 ratings.
- Director:
- John Crowley
- Writers:
- Mark O'Rowe, Jonathan Trigell
- Producers:
- Tally Garner, Lynn Horsford, Nick Marston
- Cinematographer:
- Rob Hardy
- Composer:
- Paddy Cunneen
- Production:
- Cuba Pictures
- Revenue:
- $1,200,398
- Status:
- Released
Boy A (2008) Trailer
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Boy A Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andrew Garfield
as Jack Burridge
Katie Lyons
as Michelle
Peter Mullan
as Terry
Shaun Evans
as Chris
Siobhan Finneran
as Kelly
- Alfie Owen
Alfie Owen
as Eric Wilson
- James Young
James Young
as Zeb
Jeremy Swift
as Dave
- Taylor Doherty
Taylor Doherty
as Philip Craig
- Anthony Lewis
Anthony Lewis
as Steve
Tilly Vosburgh
as Shopkeeper
Josef Altin
as Bully
Key crew
Directed by John Crowley, written by Mark O'Rowe and Jonathan Trigell, produced by Tally Garner, Lynn Horsford and Nick Marston.
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Boy A Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 512 ratings.
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Boy A – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boy A online?
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Boy A (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Boy A?
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The main cast of Boy A (2008) includes Andrew Garfield, Katie Lyons, Peter Mullan, Shaun Evans and Siobhan Finneran. The film was directed by John Crowley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boy A released?
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Boy A was released on July 23, 2008 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Boy A worth watching?
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Boy A (2008) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 512 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 A?
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Yes. The official Boy A trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.