Boyhood

2014 • 166 minutes

About this movie

Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, Richard Linklater's BOYHOOD is a groundbreaking story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child named Mason (Ellar Coltrane), who literally grows up on screen before our eyes. Starring Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette as Mason's parents and newcomer Lorelei Linklater as his sister Samantha, BOYHOOD charts the rocky terrain of childhood like no other film has before.

Ratings and reviews

People think this movie is so unique because it took so many years to film, but its extremely boring with unconvincing acting. The movie had great potential if it were scripted and capable actors were hired. Events just keep happening but no character development. The main character looks like he's on heroine the whole movie and reacts to every situation exactly the same way. Terrible and extremely overrated movie

Definitely the most overrated film of 2014, Boyhood features bland acting from its main star and a protagonist who makes Anne from The Arrested Development far more interesting in comparison. Despite the admirable efforts of the supporting cast and the more interesting characters they played, the film is unfortunately overshadowed by the painfully boring tale of a whiny hipster, who, despite having grown up amid questionable father figures and an ambitious mother, has no character whatsoever.

Incase you didnt get the point. for me: Its following the life of a boy, growing up in different "positions" He deals with family abuse, Parent separation, Drinking, Moving etc. He may seem like a "Boring" teen but if you actually pay attention you will understand the meaning. 12 yrs in the making.