Beautiful Boy
2018, English. Directed by Felix van Groeningen.
A true story of addiction, survival and family.
After he and his first wife separate, journalist David Sheff struggles to help their teenage son, who goes from experimenting with drugs to becoming devastatingly addicted to methamphetamine.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Beautiful Boy
Beautiful Boy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Felix van GroeningenDirector
- Steve CarellDavid Sheff
- Timothée ChalametNic Sheff
- Maura TierneyKaren Barbour
- Amy RyanVicki Sheff
- Christian ConveryJasper Sheff
- Oakley BullDaisy Sheff
- Kaitlyn DeverLauren
- Stefanie ScottJulia
- Julian WorksGack
- Jack Dylan Grazer12-Year-Old Nic Sheff
- Zachary Rifkin8-Year-Old Nic Sheff
- Kue Lawrence5-Year-Old Nic Sheff
Details
- Released
- 12 October 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Luke Davies, Felix van Groeningen
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $32M
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News & fan talk
What Beautiful Boy is based on
Beautiful Boy is based on Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction, a 2008 novel by David Sheff, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Novel · 2008
Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction
By David Sheff
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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Beautiful Boy: quick answers
Is Beautiful Boy worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 3,006 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Beautiful Boy?
Beautiful Boy runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does Beautiful Boy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Beautiful Boy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Beautiful Boy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Beautiful Boy is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Beautiful Boy on?
Beautiful Boy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Beautiful Boy?
If you liked Beautiful Boy, try Josephine, Honey Boy, Falling.
Who directed Beautiful Boy?
Beautiful Boy (2018) was directed by Felix van Groeningen and stars Steve Carell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney.
What is Beautiful Boy based on?
Beautiful Boy is based on Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction, a 2008 novel by David Sheff, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.