Boyhood (2014)
An intimate, earnest drama watches a boy's life unfold, capturing twelve years of melancholy and nostalgic growth.
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.
How intense is Boyhood?
Boyhood has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. Rated R.
What Boyhood feels like
- Tone
- intimatenostalgicmelancholyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Boyhood
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Boyhood for you?
Is Boyhood scary?
No. Boyhood is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Boyhood gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Boyhood sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Boyhood OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Boyhood?
Boyhood runs 2h 45m.
Where can I stream Boyhood?
Boyhood is streaming on Netflix, AMC+, Criterion and Kanopy.
Does Boyhood have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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