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Critic Liz Beardsworth
rated 10

A great big hug of a film, you don’t have to have been a boy to relate, just a child; nor do you have to have been a parent — just a person trying to figure it out.

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Cast & Crew

Ethan Hawke
As Dad
Marco Perella
As Professor Bill Welbrock
Chris Doubek
As Guy in Diner
Mona Lee Fultz
As High School Teacher
Bill Wise
As Uncle Steve

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Follow the journey of Mason, a young boy growing up in Texas, as he navigates the ups and downs of life from childhood to adolescence. Alongside his parents and siblings, Mason experiences the joys and challenges of family, friendship, love, and self-discovery. This film offers a rare glimpse into the intimate lives of a family over the course of 12 years, providing an authentic portrayal of growth and change.

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You can stream Boyhood on: Apple TV YouTube Movies

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Boyhood include The Blind Side, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Greatest Showman, Manchester by the Sea, Adopt a Highway, The Social Network.