The Reading Boy
2012, Chinese. Directed by Yaxuan Yuan.
A boy living in the countryside with only his dog and his grandfather as companions struggles through life with the overwhelming longing for his parents that have moved far away.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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- Released
- 15 June 2012
- Original title
- 念书的孩子
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Xianming Meng
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How long is The Reading Boy?
The Reading Boy runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The Reading Boy on?
The Reading 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 Reading Boy?
If you liked The Reading Boy, try Skater Girl, Where the Red Fern Grows, Where the Red Fern Grows.
Who directed The Reading Boy?
The Reading Boy (2012) was directed by Yaxuan Yuan and stars Jiang Hualin, Li Jiaqi, 徐巾淇.