The Exploding Boy
Synopsis
Alex Silver is a talented but angsty teen who dreams of becoming the next Jim Henson. Unfortunately, his life is no happy puppet show. His dad is overbearing, his school is oppressive, and even people in the neighborhood seem out to get him. But everything changes when Julius, a mysterious transfer student, enters his life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monty Wolfe, Ian Southworth
- Screenplay & Story
- Monty Wolfe
- Original Title
- The Exploding Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $4K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monty Wolfe, Ian Southworth
Monty Wolfe
Monty Wolfe
Monty Wolfe
Department Leadership Roster
Monty Wolfe
Director
Ian Southworth
Director
Monty Wolfe
Editor
Monty Wolfe
Writer
Monty Wolfe
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Exploding Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Exploding Boy about?
Alex Silver is a talented but angsty teen who dreams of becoming the next Jim Henson. Unfortunately, his life is no happy puppet show. His dad is overbearing, his school is oppressive, and even people in the neighborhood seem out to get him. But everything changes when Julius, a mysterious transfer student, enters his life.
Who directed The Exploding Boy?
The Exploding Boy was directed by Monty Wolfe, Ian Southworth.
Who stars in The Exploding Boy?
The principal cast of The Exploding Boy includes Parris Bates, Kae Burris, Abel Cosentino, Isis Eggleston, Ashmon Jibben.
When was The Exploding Boy released and how long is it?
The Exploding Boy was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Exploding Boy?
The Exploding Boy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).