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2014 · 165 min · R

Boyhood

Directed by Richard Linklater · Drama

Boyhood (2014) is a Drama film, directed by Richard Linklater set in Texas and Houston during the 2000s–2010s. It runs 165 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of coming of age, family & loyalty, and grief & loss run throughout.

Cinematography
Lee DanielShane F. Kelly
Cast
Ellar ColtranePatricia ArquetteEthan HawkeLorelei LinklaterLibby VillariMarco PerellaBrad HawkinsJamie Howard

The world of this film

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeFamily & LoyaltyGrief & Loss
Tone
MelancholicHopefulContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction