Boy Interrupted(2009)
Once there was a little boy who wanted to die…
Boy Interrupted Synopsis
On the night of Oct. 2, 2005, Hart and Dana Perry's 15-year-old son Evan jumped to his death from his New York City bedroom window. This moving film is the story, told by his filmmaker parents and others who knew him, of Evan’s life and death, and his life-long struggle with bipolar disorder. It delves into the complexity of Evan's disease, sharing his family's journey through the maze of mental illness. In showing how one family deals with generations of loss and grief, the film defies the stigma related to mental illness and suicide and tells a human story that touches everyone.
Boy Interrupted (2009) is a documentary film directed by Dana Heinz Perry, released on September 5, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Evan Scott Perry, Dana Heinz Perry, Hart Perry and Nicholas Kopple-Perry. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Dana Heinz Perry
- Producers:
- Dana Heinz Perry
- Cinematographer:
- Hart Perry
- Composer:
- Michael Bacon
- Production:
- Perry Films
- Budget:
- $350,000
- Status:
- Released
Boy Interrupted Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Evan Scott Perry
Evan Scott Perry
as Himself
Dana Heinz Perry
as Self - Evan's Mother
- Hart Perry
Hart Perry
as Self - Evan's Father
- Nicholas Kopple-Perry
Nicholas Kopple-Perry
as Self - Evan's Half-Brother
- Karen Riposo
Karen Riposo
as Self - Teacher
- Ladd Spiegel
Ladd Spiegel
as Self - Doctor
- Suzanne Hanna
Suzanne Hanna
as Self - Psychologist
- Dan Murray
Dan Murray
as Self - Wellspring Psychologist
- Aidan Shiminov
Aidan Shiminov
as Self - Friend
- Will Axelrod
Will Axelrod
as Self - Friend
- Gabriel Byer
Gabriel Byer
as Self - Friend
- Adam Shachat
Adam Shachat
as Self - Friend
Key crew
Directed by Dana Heinz Perry, produced by Dana Heinz Perry.
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Boy Interrupted Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 50 ratings.
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Boy Interrupted – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boy Interrupted online?
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Boy Interrupted (2009) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Boy Interrupted?
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The main cast of Boy Interrupted (2009) includes Evan Scott Perry, Dana Heinz Perry, Hart Perry, Nicholas Kopple-Perry and Karen Riposo. The film was directed by Dana Heinz Perry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boy Interrupted released?
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Boy Interrupted was released on September 5, 2009 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Boy Interrupted worth watching?
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Boy Interrupted (2009) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.