Boyhood (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1951, Boyhood is a drama and war film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. When a family has to relocate due to the war, they are ostracized by their new community.
Who’s in it. Boyhood stars Akiko Tamura as Mother, Akira Ishihama as First son, Chishū Ryū as Father and Rentaro Mikuni as Teacher Shimomura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Boyhood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boyhood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boyhood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boyhood (1951)?
- In US, Boyhood is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boyhood worth watching?
- Boyhood holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boyhood?
- Boyhood stars Akiko Tamura, Akira Ishihama, Chishū Ryū, Rentaro Mikuni and Toshiko Kobayashi.
- When was Boyhood released?
- Boyhood was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.