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Boy A

  • 2007
  • R
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
40K
YOUR RATING
Andrew Garfield in Boy A (2007)
This is the theatrical trailer for Boy A, directed by John Crowley.
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The story of a young Jack, newly released from serving a prison sentence for a violent crime he committed as a child.The story of a young Jack, newly released from serving a prison sentence for a violent crime he committed as a child.The story of a young Jack, newly released from serving a prison sentence for a violent crime he committed as a child.

  • Director
    • John Crowley
  • Writers
    • Mark O'Rowe
    • Jonathan Trigell
  • Stars
    • Andrew Garfield
    • Peter Mullan
    • Shaun Evans
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    40K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Crowley
    • Writers
      • Mark O'Rowe
      • Jonathan Trigell
    • Stars
      • Andrew Garfield
      • Peter Mullan
      • Shaun Evans
    • 94User reviews
    • 97Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 4 BAFTA Awards
      • 13 wins & 11 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Top Cast34

    Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield
    • Jack Burridge
    Peter Mullan
    Peter Mullan
    • Terry
    Shaun Evans
    Shaun Evans
    • Chris
    Siobhan Finneran
    Siobhan Finneran
    • Kelly
    Alfie Owen
    • Eric Wilson
    Victoria Brazier
    • Teacher
    Skye Bennett
    Skye Bennett
    • Angela
    Madeleine Rakic-Platt
    • Schoolgirl
    Josef Altin
    Josef Altin
    • Bully
    Dudley Brewis
    • 2nd Bully
    Leigh Symonds
    • Eric's Dad
    Maria Gough
    • Eric's Mum
    Taylor Doherty
    • Philip Craig
    Jeremy Swift
    Jeremy Swift
    • Dave
    Carlene Hanson
    • Waitress
    Katie Lyons
    Katie Lyons
    • Michelle
    James Young
    • Zeb
    Anthony Lewis
    Anthony Lewis
    • Steve
    • Director
      • John Crowley
    • Writers
      • Mark O'Rowe
      • Jonathan Trigell
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Despite being based on a novel by British writer Jonathan Trigell, many point out that this film is inspired by the real-life murder of James Bulger, which shocked the entire UK and the rest of the world.
    • Quotes
      • Jack Burridge: Jack.
      • Terry: What?
      • Jack Burridge: That's the name I want.
      • Terry: [slowly] Okay...
      • Jack Burridge: Jack.
      • Terry: Well, that's the first thing taken care of.
    • Connections
      Featured in Screenwipe: Review of the Year 2007 (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      With Every Heartbeat
      Performed by Robyn Carlsson (as Robyn) featuring Andreas Kleerup (as Kleerup)

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    FAQ4

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    • Why the title "Boy A"?
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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 4, 2008 (Singapore)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ra Tù
    • Filming locations
      • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • The Weinstein Company
      • Film4
      • Cuba Pictures
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $113,662
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,024
      • Jul 27, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,202,375
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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