Boy A is 1 h 46 min long (106 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:46 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Boy A (2008) runs 1 h 46 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 515 TMDB members. Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of…

Runtime: 1 h 46 min — ends 9:46 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: July 23, 2008
TMDB rating: 7.1 / 10 from 515 votes
Director: John Crowley
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Katie Lyons, Peter Mullan, Shaun Evans
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads).

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How long is Boy A?: Boy A is 1 h 46 min long (106 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:46 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Boy A rated?: Boy A is rated R in the US.
Is Boy A a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Boy A?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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