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Boyhood

"12 years in the making."

2014

2h 45m

7.5(5563 votes)

Drama

Overview

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.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Ellar Coltrane

Ellar Coltrane

Mason

Patricia Arquette

Patricia Arquette

Mom

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

Dad

Lorelei Linklater

Lorelei Linklater

Samantha

Libby Villari

Libby Villari

Grandma

Marco Perella

Marco Perella

Professor Bill Welbrock

Brad Hawkins

Brad Hawkins

Jim

Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard

Mindy

Andrew Villarreal

Randy

Jenni Tooley

Jenni Tooley

Annie

Creative team

Directed by: Richard Linklater
Written by: Richard Linklater
Produced by: Cathleen Sutherland
Richard Linklater

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