Boy Erased
2018, English. Directed by Joel Edgerton.
The truth cannot be converted.
Jared, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is outed to his parents at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a gay conversion therapy program – or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends, and faith.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Boy Erased
Boy Erased is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Details
- Released
- 24 September 2018
- Country
- Australia, China, United States of America
- Written by
- Joel Edgerton
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $7.9M
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What Boy Erased is based on
Boy Erased is based on Boy Erased: A Memoir, a 2016 memoir or autobiography by Garrard Conley.
Memoir or autobiography · 2016
Boy Erased: A Memoir
By Garrard Conley
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Boy Erased: quick answers
Is Boy Erased worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,531 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Boy Erased?
Boy Erased runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Boy Erased have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Boy Erased. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Boy Erased parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Boy Erased is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Boy Erased on?
Boy Erased is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Boy Erased?
If you liked Boy Erased, try Prayers for Bobby, Unbroken: Path to Redemption, Bohemian Rhapsody.
Who directed Boy Erased?
Boy Erased (2018) was directed by Joel Edgerton and stars Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe.
What is Boy Erased based on?
Boy Erased is based on Boy Erased: A Memoir, a 2016 memoir or autobiography by Garrard Conley.