Boyhood
“12 years in the making.”
Synopsis
The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Boyhood - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-09
Top Cast
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Ellar Coltrane
Mason
Patricia Arquette
Mom
Ethan Hawke
Dad
Lorelei Linklater
Samantha
Libby Villari
Grandma
Marco Perella
Professor Bill Welbrock
Brad Hawkins
Jim
Jamie Howard
Mindy
Andrew Villarreal
Randy
Jenni Tooley
Annie
Zoe Graham
Sheena
Charlie Sexton
Jimmy
Elijah Smith
Tommy
Steven Chester Prince
Ted
Bonnie Cross
Teacher
Sydney Orta
Elementary School Girl
Shane Graham
Neighborhood Friend #1
Tess Allen
Neighborhood Friend #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 151 DaysTallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 11, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 9, 2014
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 6, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$48.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
12.03x
+$44.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Linklater
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Linklater
- Original Title
- Boyhood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $48.1M
- Production Studios
- IFC Productions, Detour Filmproduction
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Linklater
Richard Linklater
Shane F. Kelly, Lee Daniel
Sandra Adair
Cathleen Sutherland, Richard Linklater, Jonathan Sehring, John Sloss
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Linklater
Director
Richard Linklater
Writer
Cathleen Sutherland
Producer
Shane F. Kelly
Director of Photography
Sandra Adair
Editor
Lee Daniel
Director of Photography
Richard Linklater
Producer
Gay Studebaker
Production Design
Rodney Becker
Production Design
Jonathan Sehring
Producer
John Sloss
Producer
Kari Perkins
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boyhood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boyhood about?
The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.
Who directed Boyhood?
Boyhood was directed by Richard Linklater.
Who stars in Boyhood?
The principal cast of Boyhood includes Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Lorelei Linklater, Libby Villari.
When was Boyhood released and how long is it?
Boyhood was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Boyhood?
Boyhood had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $48.1M at the worldwide box office (12.03 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boyhood?
Boyhood holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).