Boy Wonder (2010): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2010, Boy Wonder is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Michael Morrissey, running about 93 minutes. “Beware the Hero” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young Brooklyn boy witnesses the brutal murder of his mother and grows up obsessed with finding her killer. Thus begins his life as a quiet, straight-A student by day and a self-appointed hero at night. But what is a real hero? And who decides what is right or wrong? As the boundaries blur, Sean's dual life wears on his psyche and his two worlds careen dangerously close to colliding. Like a graphic novel you can't put down, Boy Wonder challenges morality, distorting perceptions of what is right and what is justified, as it races to its shocking conclusion.

Who’s in it. Boy Wonder stars James Russo as Larry Childs, Tracy Middendorf as Mary Donovan, Zulay Henao as Teresa Ames and Bill Sage as Terry Donovan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Boy Wonder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boy Wonder page.

If you liked it. Fans of Boy Wonder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.