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Dream Boy

  • 2008
  • R
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
4.7K
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Stephan Bender in Dream Boy (2008)
Chronicles the relationship between two gay teenagers in the rural south in the late 70's.
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Psychological DramaDramaRomance

Based on the novel "Dream Boy" by Jim Grimsley, this film chronicles the relationship between two gay teenagers in the rural south in the late 70's.Based on the novel "Dream Boy" by Jim Grimsley, this film chronicles the relationship between two gay teenagers in the rural south in the late 70's.Based on the novel "Dream Boy" by Jim Grimsley, this film chronicles the relationship between two gay teenagers in the rural south in the late 70's.

  • Director
    • James Bolton
  • Writers
    • James Bolton
    • Jim Grimsley
  • Stars
    • Stephan Bender
    • Thomas Jay Ryan
    • Diana Scarwid
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    4.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Bolton
    • Writers
      • James Bolton
      • Jim Grimsley
    • Stars
      • Stephan Bender
      • Thomas Jay Ryan
      • Diana Scarwid
    • 46User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

    Videos1

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    Photos23

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    Top Cast21

    Stephan Bender
    Stephan Bender
    • Nathan Davies
    Thomas Jay Ryan
    Thomas Jay Ryan
    • Harland Davies
    Diana Scarwid
    Diana Scarwid
    • Vivian Davies
    Tom Gilroy
    Tom Gilroy
    • Preacher John
    Maximillian Roeg
    Maximillian Roeg
    • Roy
    • (as Max Roeg)
    Randy Wayne
    Randy Wayne
    • Burke
    Owen Beckman
    Owen Beckman
    • Randy
    Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara
    • Evelyn
    • (as Tricia Mara)
    Rickie Lee Jones
    Rickie Lee Jones
    • Roy's Mother
    Nick Ericson
    • Brother Will
    Michele Adams
    • Mother of Three Kids
    • (uncredited)
    Robin Blanchard
    • Cafeteria Worker
    • (uncredited)
    Sean M. Blanchard
    • Student
    • (uncredited)
    Tony Lawson
    • Teacher
    • (uncredited)
    Jaci LeJeune
    • Student
    • (uncredited)
    Elizabeth Lynch
    • Church Goer
    • (uncredited)
    Bridget Nichols
    • Cafeteria Worker
    • (uncredited)
    Emily Nichols
    • Student
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James Bolton
    • Writers
      • James Bolton
      • Jim Grimsley
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews46

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Rooney Mara's feature film debut (portrays Evelyn).
    • Goofs
      The story is set in the 1970s, but the car shown in the opening scenes is a Buick Roadmaster station wagon, which was produced from 1991 to 1996. Also, the refrigerator shown is a modern model, not one from the 70s.
    • Quotes
      • Roy: Touch me.
    • Soundtracks
      Moment
      Written and performed by Richard Buckner
      Vocals by Patty Griffin
      Additional recording by Craig Ross
      Mixed by Jon Marshall Smith
      Published by Richard Buckner (BMI) administered by Bug
      Patty Griffin appears courtesy of ATO Records

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 11, 2008 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Момак из снова
    • Filming locations
      • St. Francisville, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Garbus Kroupa Entertainment
      • Mettray Reformatory Pictures
      • Tetrahedron Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,534
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,243
      • Mar 28, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,534
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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