The Boy (2016) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
2016 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2016, The Boy is a thriller, horreur and mystère film directed by William Brent Bell, running about 97 minutes. “Chaque enfant a besoin de se sentir aimé.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pour essayer d’échapper à son passé, Greta, une jeune Américaine, se fait engager comme assistante maternelle en Angleterre, dans une maison perdue en pleine campagne. À son arrivée, elle découvre qu’elle a été embauchée non pas pour s’occuper d’un petit garçon de 8 ans en chair et en os, mais d’une poupée de porcelaine grandeur nature. Seule dans la maison, loin de tout, Greta assiste à des événements tous plus étranges les uns que les autres. La poupée serait-elle vivante ? Il se trouve que Greta n’a pas seulement été engagée, elle a été choisie…
Who’s in it. The Boy stars Lauren Cohan as Greta Evans, Rupert Evans as Malcolm, James Russell as Brahms Heelshire and Jim Norton as Mr. Heelshire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $73.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can 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 The Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The Boy (2016)?
- In États-Unis, The Boy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boy worth watching?
- The Boy holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horreur and mystère. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boy?
- The Boy stars Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, James Russell, Jim Norton and Diana Hardcastle.
- When was The Boy released?
- The Boy was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.