The Boy

Name: The Boy
Director: William Brent Bell
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2016
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, James Russell, Jim Norton, Diana Hardcastle

Every child needs to feel loved.

20161h 38m6.0(3,996 votes)

HorrorMysteryThriller

Synopsis

A young American woman takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, soon discovering that the family's eight-year-old son is a life-sized doll that comes with a list of strict rules.

The Boy (2016) is a horror, mystery, and thriller film directed by William Brent Bell. It stars Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, and James Russell. The film runs for 1 hour 38 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 from 3,996 votes.

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Director

William Brent Bell

Cast

Lauren Cohan

Greta Evans

Rupert Evans

Malcolm

James Russell

Brahms Heelshire

Jim Norton

Mr. Heelshire

Diana Hardcastle

Mrs. Heelshire

Ben Robson

Cole

Jett Klyne

Young Brahms Heelshire

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Where can I watch The Boy?

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Who stars in The Boy?

The Boy stars Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, James Russell, and Jim Norton, and was directed by William Brent Bell.

How long is The Boy?

The Boy has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes.

When did The Boy come out?

The Boy was released in 2016.

What genre is The Boy?

The Boy is a horror, mystery, and thriller film.

Is The Boy worth watching?

The Boy holds an average audience score of 6.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.