A Boy Called Po (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, A Boy Called Po is a fantasy and drama film directed by John Asher, running about 95 minutes. “Don't be afraid, daddy.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When David Wilson's young wife falls victim to cancer, he is left a single working dad with the sole responsibility of caring for his sixth grade son with autism. Patrick, who prefers to be called 'Po,' is a gifted but challenged child who was very close to his mother and unable to communicate his own sense of loss. As father and son struggle to deal with life after mom, they each begin to withdraw into their own worlds. David into the high pressure job he's close to losing and Po drifting away from the school where he's bullied into his magical fantasy world, the Land of Color, where he's just a typical carefree boy with a rich cast of other worldly companions. The growing divide between father and son and the challenges of single parenthood of a special needs child threaten to separate David and Po permanently. Based on a true story, the bonds of love between a grieving father and son are tested in the most real way in Po.

Who’s in it. A Boy Called Po stars Christopher Gorham as David Wilson, Julian Feder as Po, Kaitlin Doubleday as Amy and Andrew Bowen as Jack, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, A Boy Called Po has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Boy Called Po page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Boy Called Po tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.