Where to watch Boyhood (2014) tonight
Boyhood (2014) runs 2 h 45 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.5 from 5,699 TMDB members. The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.
- Runtime
- 2 h 45 min — ends 10:45 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama
- Released
- June 5, 2014
- TMDB rating
- 7.5 / 10 from 5,699 votes
- Director
- Richard Linklater
- Starring
- Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Lorelei Linklater
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: AMC Plus Apple TV channel (subscription), AMC+ Amazon Channel (subscription), AMC+ (subscription), Sundance Now (subscription), Kanopy (free), Philo (free with ads), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Pluto TV (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Boyhood?
- Boyhood is 2 h 45 min long (165 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Boyhood rated?
- Boyhood is rated R in the US.
- Is Boyhood a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 45 min, plan the evening: start by 8:15 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Boyhood?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: AMC Plus Apple TV channel (subscription), AMC+ Amazon Channel (subscription), AMC+ (subscription), Sundance Now (subscription), Kanopy (free), Philo (free with ads), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Pluto TV (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
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- The Son (2022)
- Boy A (2008)
- The Color Purple (2023)
- I Never Sang for My Father (1970)
- Last Ride (2009)
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