Boyhood
Directed by Richard Linklater
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.
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Top 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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Boyhood online?
As of September 20, 2026, Boyhood is available to stream on Netflix, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel, Sundance Now, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV, and Kanopy in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Boyhood on Netflix?
Yes — as of September 20, 2026, Boyhood is available on Netflix in United States.
Can I rent or buy Boyhood online?
Yes. In United States, Boyhood can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Boyhood?
As of September 20, 2026, Boyhood is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
