Boy (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2009, Boy is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Auraeus Solito, running about 80 minutes. “The journey to find yourself can be a long one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A poet sells his collection of comic books and action figures in order to afford to hire a male stripper on New Years Eve.
Who’s in it. Boy stars Aeious Asin as Boy, Aries Pena as Macho Dancer, Madeleine Nicolas as Mother and Danton Remoto as Poet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boy (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Boy worth watching?
- Boy holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boy?
- Boy stars Aeious Asin, Aries Pena, Madeleine Nicolas, Danton Remoto and Nonie Buencamino.
- When was Boy released?
- Boy was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.