MyCinema has not rated The Boy for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch The Boy in the US?

The Boy can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

The Boy runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Is The Boy suitable for kids?

The Boy is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB20161h 38mHorror / Mystery / Thriller

The Boy

Name: The Boy
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2016-01-22
Duration: 98 min

Every child needs to feel loved.

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 4,044 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Boy at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 38m

At 1h 38m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under horror, mystery, and thriller.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 4,044 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Boy tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 38m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is The Boy?

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Questions about The Boy

Is The Boy scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Boy for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch The Boy in the US?: The Boy can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Boy?: The Boy runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Is The Boy suitable for kids?: The Boy is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.