The Good Boy (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2005, The Good Boy is a drama film directed by Daniel Cebrián, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. The story follows Angel (González), twenty years old and barely employed, a man of few friends and a not too promising boxing career. Angel and his mother scrape out a living in Madrid. Enter Vidal, a professional bank robber and a real charmer, just back from Argentina. A former boxer with past ties to Angel's mother and his deceased father, he offers Angel a way out of his dead-end life. Along the way, Angel will have to decide who he truly wants to be and, more importantly, what he's willing to give up.
Who’s in it. The Good Boy stars Darío Grandinetti as Vidal, Álex González as Ángel, Eva Marciel as Alicia and Laura Aparicio as Pilar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Good Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Good Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Boy (2005)?
- In US, The Good Boy is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Good Boy worth watching?
- The Good Boy holds an audience score of 4.8 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 Good Boy?
- The Good Boy stars Darío Grandinetti, Álex González, Eva Marciel, Laura Aparicio and Alberto Ferreiro.
- When was The Good Boy released?
- The Good Boy was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.