Boyhood is an epic coming-of-age drama film starring Patricia Arquette, Ellar Coltrane, and Ethan Hawke, among others. The film premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and later it was released in theatres on July 11, 2024. The film is streaming on OTT.
Where to watch Boyhood?
The film is premiering on JioCinema. After its theatrical release, Boyhood received an outstanding reviews from critics, and actress Patricia Arquette won an Academy Award for the film in the category of Best Supporting Actress. It explores themes of childhood, masculinity, fatherhood, time, and the process of self-discovery.
Plot
The film is set in 2022 and follows 6-year-old Mason Evans, who lives with his divorced mother, Olivia, and his 8-year-old sister, Samantha. It explores the joys and challenges of family life through Mason's perspective. The film is both written and directed by Richard Linklater.
Cast and production of Boyhood
The cast of the film includes Ellar Coltrane as Mason Evans Jr, Ethan Hawke as Mason Evans Sr, Patricia Arquette as Olivia Evans, Lorelei Linklater as Samantha Evans, Libby Villari as Catherine, Brad Hawkins as Jim, Marco Perella as Bill Welbrock, Jenni Tooley as Annie, and Cassidy Johnson as Abby, among others.
It is produced by Richard Linklater, John Sloss, Jonathan Sehring, and Cathleen Sutherland under the banner of IFC Productions, Cinetic Media, and Detour Filmproduction. Lee Daniel has done the cinematography with Shane Kelly.
