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Boyhood (2014), directed by Richard Linklater, is a drama film and is available to stream on 20 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.9/10 and 97% on Rotten Tomatoes from 5,490 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Originally released in 2014, it's now a streaming staple.
The film stars Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, and Ethan Hawke. At 165 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
If you're looking to watch Boyhood online, the best option is Netflix for subscribers, and it's also included with Hulu, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Philo, Sundance Now, MUBI, and MUBI Amazon Channel, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with American Graffiti and Cinderella Man, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- Yes — Boyhood is currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- Boyhood is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Philo, Sundance Now, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel in the US.
- No — Boyhood isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Netflix, Hulu, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Philo, Sundance Now, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
- Yes — Boyhood is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Plex, Plex Channel, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and it's also included with Netflix, Hulu, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Philo, Sundance Now, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
- Boyhood runs 2h 45m (165 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.9/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 100/100.
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