
A Boy as a Boy
1986, Russian. Directed by Nataliya Golovanova.
The boy possessed an ability to turn into different animals and birds with the help of his imagination. Adults react in different ways: parents worry, and the doctor considers it to be absolutely healthy. His teacher managed to find mutual understanding with him.
- Runtime
- 0h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 January 1986
- Original title
- Мальчик как мальчик
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Maria Deynego
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A Boy as a Boy runs 10 minutes (0h 10m).
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A Boy as a Boy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1986. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Boy as a Boy?
If you liked A Boy as a Boy, try The Boxtrolls, The Twits, Melody Time.
Who directed A Boy as a Boy?
A Boy as a Boy (1986) was directed by Nataliya Golovanova and stars Liya Akhedzhakova, Ludmila Shaposhnikova, Vsevolod Larionov.