Boyhood
“12 years in the making.”
2014•R•2h 45m•7.5•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Richard Linklater
Writer
Richard Linklater
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$48M
Languages
Spanish, English
Studio
IFC Productions
Cast
Ellar Coltrane
Mason
Patricia Arquette
Mom
Ethan Hawke
Dad
Lorelei Linklater
Samantha
Libby Villari
Grandma
Marco Perella
Professor Bill Welbrock
Brad Hawkins
Jim
Jamie Howard
Mindy
Andrew Villarreal
Randy
Jenni Tooley
Annie
Zoe Graham
Sheena
Charlie Sexton
Jimmy
Elijah Smith
Tommy
Steven Chester Prince
Ted
Bonnie Cross
Teacher
Production
Company
IFC Productions
Company
Detour Filmproduction
Producer
Cathleen Sutherland
Producer
Richard Linklater
Producer
Jonathan Sehring
Producer
John Sloss
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