Boy Interrupted
“Once there was a little boy who wanted to die…”
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Evan Scott Perry
Himself
Dana Heinz Perry
Self - Evan's Mother
Hart Perry
Self - Evan's Father
Nicholas Kopple-Perry
Self - Evan's Half-Brother
Karen Riposo
Self - Teacher
Ladd Spiegel
Self - Doctor
Suzanne Hanna
Self - Psychologist
Dan Murray
Self - Wellspring Psychologist
Aidan Shiminov
Self - Friend
Will Axelrod
Self - Friend
Gabriel Byer
Self - Friend
Adam Shachat
Self - Friend
David Bailen
Self - Friend
Scott Perry
Self - Evan's Uncle
Martine Gerard
Self - Scott's Fiancee
Beatrice Perry
Self - Scott's Mother
Hart Perry Sr.
Self - Scott's Father
Roger Kanter
Self - Superintendent
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vancouver International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$350K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dana Heinz Perry
- Original Score
- Michael Bacon
- Original Title
- Boy Interrupted
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $350K
- Production Studios
- Perry Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dana Heinz Perry
Michael Bacon
Hart Perry
Geof Bartz
Dana Heinz Perry
Department Leadership Roster
Dana Heinz Perry
Director
Geof Bartz
Editor
Michael Bacon
Original Music Composer
Dana Heinz Perry
Producer
Hart Perry
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boy Interrupted
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boy Interrupted about?
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.
Who directed Boy Interrupted?
Boy Interrupted was directed by Dana Heinz Perry.
Who stars in Boy Interrupted?
The principal cast of Boy Interrupted includes Evan Scott Perry, Dana Heinz Perry, Hart Perry, Nicholas Kopple-Perry, Karen Riposo.
When was Boy Interrupted released and how long is it?
Boy Interrupted was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Boy Interrupted?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boy Interrupted was composed by Michael Bacon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boy Interrupted?
Boy Interrupted holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.