Boy Interrupted (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2009, Boy Interrupted is a drama and documentary film directed by Dana Heinz Perry, running about 92 minutes. “Once there was a little boy who wanted to die…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the night of Oct. 2, 2005, Hart and Dana Perry's 15-year-old son Evan jumped to his death from his New York City bedroom window. This moving film is the story, told by his filmmaker parents and others who knew him, of Evan’s life and death, and his life-long struggle with bipolar disorder. It delves into the complexity of Evan's disease, sharing his family's journey through the maze of mental illness. In showing how one family deals with generations of loss and grief, the film defies the stigma related to mental illness and suicide and tells a human story that touches everyone.
Who’s in it. Boy Interrupted stars Evan Scott Perry as Himself, Dana Heinz Perry as Self - Evan's Mother, Hart Perry as Self - Evan's Father and Nicholas Kopple-Perry as Self - Evan's Half-Brother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Boy Interrupted has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boy Interrupted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boy Interrupted tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boy Interrupted (2009)?
- In US, Boy Interrupted is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boy Interrupted worth watching?
- Boy Interrupted holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Boy Interrupted?
- Boy Interrupted stars Evan Scott Perry, Dana Heinz Perry, Hart Perry, Nicholas Kopple-Perry and Karen Riposo.
- When was Boy Interrupted released?
- Boy Interrupted was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.