The Bay Boy (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1984, The Bay Boy is a drama film directed by Daniel Petrie, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A Roman Catholic teenage boy in Glace Bay, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia during the 1930s faces various growing-up problems: Should be become a priest? What should he do about the murder he witnessed, committed by a local cop and upstanding parishioner? And how far should he go with his girl friend, who happens to be the murderer's daughter?
Who’s in it. The Bay Boy stars Liv Ullmann as Jenny Campbell, Kiefer Sutherland as Donald Campbell, Peter Donat as Will Campbell and Alan Scarfe as Sergeant Tom Coldwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Bay Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bay Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bay Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bay Boy (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bay Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bay Boy worth watching?
- The Bay Boy holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bay Boy?
- The Bay Boy stars Liv Ullmann, Kiefer Sutherland, Peter Donat, Alan Scarfe and Mathieu Carrière.
- When was The Bay Boy released?
- The Bay Boy was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.