The Boy
2016, English. Directed by William Brent Bell.
Every child needs to feel loved.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Boy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and VI movies and tv in India.
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Details
- Released
- 22 January 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stacey Menear
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $74M
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The Boy: quick answers
What comes after The Boy?
Next in the series: Brahms: The Boy II (2020).
Is The Boy worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 4,062 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Boy?
The Boy runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Boy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Boy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Boy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Boy is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Boy on?
The Boy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boy?
If you liked The Boy, try Be Afraid, The Home, Brahms: The Boy II.
Who directed The Boy?
The Boy (2016) was directed by William Brent Bell and stars Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, James Russell.