The Boy
A young American woman takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, soon discovering that the family's eight-year-old son is a life-sized doll that comes with a list of strict rules.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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The Boy | Official Trailer 2 | Own It Now on Digital HD, Blu-ray & DVD
The Boy | Official Trailer | Own It Now on Digital HD, Blu-ray & DVD
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Frequently asked questions about The Boy
Where can I watch The Boy in the United States?
The Boy is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Boy?
The Boy scores 6.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Boy?
The Boy stars Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, James Russell, Jim Norton, and Diana Hardcastle. William Brent Bell is the director.
How long is The Boy?
The Boy runs 1h 38m (98 minutes).
When did The Boy come out?
The Boy was released on January 22, 2016.
Which studio made The Boy?
The Boy was produced by Lakeshore Entertainment, Vertigo Entertainment, and STXfilms in the United States.
What was the budget for The Boy?
The Boy was made on a budget of $10,000,000.
How much did The Boy make at the box office?
The Boy grossed $73,929,392 worldwide, against a budget of $10,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.