Boy A
“Who decides who gets a second chance?”
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.
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🎥 BOY A (2007) | Movie Trailer | Full HD | 1080p
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 23, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 2, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Crowley
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark O'Rowe
- Original Score
- Paddy Cunneen
- Original Title
- Boy A
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Cuba Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Crowley
Mark O'Rowe, Jonathan Trigell
Paddy Cunneen
Rob Hardy
Lucia Zucchetti
Tally Garner, Liza Marshall, Nick Marston, Lynn Horsford
Department Leadership Roster
Mark O'Rowe
Screenplay
John Crowley
Director
Tally Garner
Producer
Rob Hardy
Director of Photography
Jon Henson
Production Design
Lucia Zucchetti
Editor
Julian Day
Costume Design
Paddy Cunneen
Original Music Composer
Nick Marston
Producer
Lynn Horsford
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boy A
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boy A about?
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.
Who directed Boy A?
Boy A was directed by John Crowley.
Who stars in Boy A?
The principal cast of Boy A includes Andrew Garfield, Katie Lyons, Peter Mullan, Shaun Evans, Siobhan Finneran.
When was Boy A released and how long is it?
Boy A was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Boy A make at the box office?
Boy A grossed $1.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Boy A?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boy A was composed by Paddy Cunneen.
Is Boy A based on a book or true story?
Boy A is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jonathan Trigell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boy A?
Boy A holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).