The Stone Boy
1984, English. Directed by Christopher Cain.
In one fatal moment he stood alone. His silence so loud it was deafening.
12-year-old Arnold Hillerman and his 17-year-old brother Eugene live with their family on a farm in Montana. In an accident, Eugene is killed by Arnold's gun. Isolated from emotions he cannot comprehend, Arnold now has to come to terms with his grieving family - including his father, mother, hostile uncle, and grandfather - while his family has to come to terms with Arnold.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Christopher CainDirector
- Jason PressonArnold Hillerman
- Robert DuvallJoe Hillerman
- Glenn CloseRuth Hillerman
- Susan RinellNora Hillerman
- Dean CainEugene Hillerman
- Wilford BrimleyGeorge Jansen
- Frederic ForrestAndy Jansen
- Cindy FisherAmalie
- Gail YoungsLu Jansen
- Tim PhillipsChuck
- Linda HamiltonEva Crescent Moon Lady
- Tom WaitsPetrified man at carnival (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 4 April 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gina Berriault
- Box office
- $261K
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The Stone Boy runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Which OTT platform is The Stone Boy on?
The Stone Boy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Stone Boy?
If you liked The Stone Boy, try Nebraska, Track of the Cat, Undertow.
Who directed The Stone Boy?
The Stone Boy (1984) was directed by Christopher Cain and stars Jason Presson, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close.