Synopsis
The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.
Boyhood (2014) is a 2h 45min drama feature film by Richard Linklater. The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. Selected for Los Angeles Film Awards (2025).
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Locarno International Film Festival 2018 generic
- Academy Awards 2015 academy_award ★ Won: Best Supporting Actress
- César Awards 2015 generic - Meilleur Film Étranger
- Golden Globes (USA) 2015 generic - Best Director ★ Winner
- Independent Spirit Awards 2015 generic - Best Feature; Best Director; Best Supporting: Ethan Hawke; Best Supporting: Patricia Arquette; Best Editing: Sandra Adair ★ Winner: Best Director; Best Supporting: Patricia Arquette
- Berlin International Film Festival 2014 generic
- Busan International Film Festival 2014 generic - World Cinema
- Directors Guild of America 2014 generic
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2014 generic - Best Director ★ 1 (winner per main article)
- Seattle International Film Festival 2014 generic - Centerpiece Gala ★ Best Film; Best Director (Richard Linklater); Best Actress (Patricia Arquette)
- Sundance Film Festival 2014 generic
- Village Voice Film Poll 2014 generic ★ Best Film; Best Director; Best Supporting Actress (Patricia Arquette)
Titles
| Original title | Boyhood | English |
| Alternate title | Jeunesse |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Germany | June 5, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Romania | June 5, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Canada | July 6, 2014 |
| Streaming | Czech Republic | July 6, 2014 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | July 11, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | July 11, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | July 11, 2014 |
| Theatrical | United States | July 11, 2014 |
| Theatrical | France | July 23, 2014 |
| Streaming | Poland | July 31, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | August 14, 2014 |
| Theatrical | United States | August 15, 2014 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | August 28, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Australia | September 4, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | September 4, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Greece | September 11, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Spain | September 12, 2014 |
| Streaming | Hungary | September 18, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Finland | October 7, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Italy | October 23, 2014 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | October 23, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | October 30, 2014 |
| Streaming | Japan | November 14, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | November 21, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | November 21, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | November 27, 2014 |
| Streaming | United States | December 9, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | January 1, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | January 8, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Vietnam | March 6, 2015 |
| Television | United States | April 25, 2015 |
| Television | Netherlands | December 30, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Canada | July 31, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 6 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | Netherlands | November 28, 2014 |
| Home video | United States | January 6, 2015 |
| Home video | Greece | February 11, 2015 |
| Home video | New Zealand | January 29, 2019 |
Full credits
| Director | Richard Linklater |
| Cast | Ellar Coltrane (Mason), Patricia Arquette (Mom), Ethan Hawke (Dad), Lorelei Linklater (Samantha), Libby Villari (Grandma), Marco Perella (Professor Bill Welbrock), Brad Hawkins (Jim), Jamie Howard (Mindy), Andrew Villarreal (Randy), Jenni Tooley (Annie), Zoe Graham (Sheena), Charlie Sexton (Jimmy), Elijah Smith (Tommy), Steven Chester Prince (Ted), Bonnie Cross (Teacher), Sydney Orta (Elementary School Girl), Shane Graham (Neighborhood Friend #1), Tess Allen (Neighborhood Friend #2), Ryan Power (Paul), Sharee Fowler (Book Trivia Judge), Mark Finn (Book Release Emcee), Byron Jenkins (Barber), Holly Moore (Mason's 4th Grade Teacher), David Blackwell (Liquor Store Clerk), Barbara Chisholm (Carol), Matthew Martinez-Arndt (Lee), Cassidy Johnson (Abby), Cambell Westmoreland (Kenny), Jennifer Griffin (Mrs. Darby), Garry Peters (No Obama Man), Merrilee McCommas (Obama Mama), Tamara Jolaine (Tammy), Jordan Howard (Tony), Andrew Bunten (Bully 1), Tyler Strother (Bully 2), Evie Thompson (Jill), Savannah Welch (College Girl Singer), Mika Odom (Gabi), Sinjin Venegas (Chase), Nick Krause (Charlie), Derek Chase Hickey (Charlie's Friend), Angela Rawna (Professor Douglas), Megan Devine (Make Out Girl), Landon Collier (Cooper), Roland Ruiz (Ernesto), Richard Andrew Jones (Grandpa Cliff), Karen Jones (Nana), Gordon Friday (Pastor), Tom McTigue (Mr. Turlington), Sam Dillon (Nick), Martel Summers (Beer Pong Guy), David Clark (High School Band Singer), Jessie Tilton (April), Richard Robichaux (Mason's Boss), Will Harris (Sam's College Boyfriend), Indica Shaw (Hooper), Bruce Salmon (Guitar Player), Wayne Sutton (Beat Box), Joe Sundell (Band Member 1), Sean Tracey (Band Member 2), Ben Hodges (Band Member 3), Daniel Zeh (Band Member 4), Chris Doubek (Guy in Diner), Andrea Chen (Sam's Roommate), Mona Lee Fultz (High School Teacher), Bill Wise (Uncle Steve), Alina Linklater (Twin Cousin 1), Charlotte Linklater (Twin Cousin 2), Genevieve Kinney (Woman at Party), Elijah Ford (Jimmy's Bandmate 1), Kyle Crusham (Jimmy's Bandmate 2), Conrad Choucroun (Jimmy's Bandmate 3), Maximillian McNamara (Dalton), Taylor Weaver (Barb), Jessi Mechler (Nicole), Deanna Brochin (College Student (uncredited)), Stephen Latham (Late Night Restaurant Patron (uncredited)), Heather Materne (Parent (uncredited)), Johnny Walter (Dinner Guest (uncredited)), Natalie Makenna (College Student (uncredited)), Ken Edwards (Dinner Guest (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Richard Linklater |
| Producer | Cathleen Sutherland, John Sloss, Jonathan Sehring, Richard Linklater |
| Cinematography | Lee Daniel, Shane F. Kelly |
| Editing | Sandra Adair |
| Production design | Gay Studebaker, Rodney Becker |
| Costumes | Kari Perkins |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
