Boy A (2008)
Overview
Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.
Where to watch Boy A
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Australia | Lionsgate+ | — | — |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Lionsgate+ | — | — |
| India | Movie Sphere+ | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | Lionsgate+ | — | — |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play, Lionsgate+ | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur +1 | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur +1 |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ | — | — |
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What is Boy A about?
Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children. Boy A is a Crime, Drama movie, released on 2008-07-23, runtime 106 minutes.
Is Boy A worth watching?
TMDB users rate Boy A 7.1 out of 10 from 515 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Boy A?
In the United States, Boy A streams on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+ and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
John Crowley
Cast
- Andrew Garfield as Jack Burridge
- Katie Lyons as Michelle
- Peter Mullan as Terry
- Shaun Evans as Chris
- Siobhan Finneran as Kelly
- Alfie Owen as Eric Wilson
- James Young as Zeb
- Jeremy Swift as Dave
- Taylor Doherty as Philip Craig
- Anthony Lewis as Steve
- Tilly Vosburgh as Shopkeeper
- Josef Altin as Bully
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Sources
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