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IMDb20201h 18mAustralia, United States of America

The Boy Who Sold The World

Synopsis

Ben Pasternak created a viral game app while in middle school in Australia. By 15 he had secured funding from VC’s to build a new tech startup. So Ben dropped out of school and convinced his parents to let him live alone in NYC to lead his new company. A master at growth hacking with a strong eye for design, Ben was committed to making the world’s next big social app. But after running out of money, and confronting controversies that pushed him to the edge of sanity, Ben rebooted his career at 19, finding a new and unexpected purpose. The Boy Who Sold The World is a modern coming-of-age story that illuminates the inner workings of the tech industry from a rare and highly personal lens.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Adam Barton
Original Title
The Boy Who Sold The World
Country of Origin
Australia, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 18m
Production Studios
Resonant Pictures, Library Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Adam Barton

Director of Photography

Adam Barton

Film Editing

Sam Mink

Producers

Adam Barton, Sam Bathrick, Chris Smith, Jack Turner, Alex Cullen

Department Leadership Roster

Sam Mink

Editor

Chris Smith

Chris Smith

Producer

Jack Turner

Producer

Adam Barton

Director of Photography

Adam Barton

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Boy Who Sold The World.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy Who Sold The World

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Boy Who Sold The World about?

Ben Pasternak created a viral game app while in middle school in Australia. By 15 he had secured funding from VC’s to build a new tech startup. So Ben dropped out of school and convinced his parents to let him live alone in NYC to lead his new company. A master at growth hacking with a strong eye for design, Ben was committed to making the world’s next big social app. But after running out of money, and confronting controversies that pushed him to the edge of sanity, Ben rebooted his career at 19, finding a new and unexpected purpose. The Boy Who Sold The World is a modern coming-of-age story that illuminates the inner workings of the tech industry from a rare and highly personal lens.

Who directed The Boy Who Sold The World?

The Boy Who Sold The World was directed by Adam Barton.

Who stars in The Boy Who Sold The World?

The principal cast of The Boy Who Sold The World includes Ben Pasternak.

When was The Boy Who Sold The World released and how long is it?

The Boy Who Sold The World was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.