The Boy
“Evil Always Begins Somewhere.”
Synopsis
An intimate portrait of a 9 year old sociopath as he discovers his taste for killing.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Boy Official Trailer 1 (2015) - David Morse, Rainn Wilson Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sitges Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 14, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig William Macneill
- Screenplay & Story
- Clay McLeod Chapman, Craig William Macneill
- Original Score
- Volker Bertelmann
- Original Title
- The Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Chiller Films, SpectreVision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig William Macneill
Clay McLeod Chapman, Craig William Macneill
Volker Bertelmann
Noah Greenberg
Craig William Macneill
Douglas Brown, Elijah Wood, Daniel Noah, Patrick McErlean, Josh C. Waller
Department Leadership Roster
Clay McLeod Chapman
Screenplay
Craig William Macneill
Director
Craig William Macneill
Screenplay
Thomas William Hallbauer
Production Design
Craig William Macneill
Editor
Noah Greenberg
Director of Photography
Douglas Brown
Producer
Elijah Wood
Producer
Daniel Noah
Producer
Volker Bertelmann
Original Music Composer
Josh C. Waller
Producer
Andrés Calderón
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boy about?
An intimate portrait of a 9 year old sociopath as he discovers his taste for killing.
Who directed The Boy?
The Boy was directed by Craig William Macneill.
Who stars in The Boy?
The principal cast of The Boy includes David Morse, Rainn Wilson, Emma Breeze, Bill Sage, Mike Vogel.
When was The Boy released and how long is it?
The Boy was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boy was composed by Volker Bertelmann.
Is The Boy based on a book or true story?
The Boy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clay McLeod Chapman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boy?
The Boy holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).