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Lonely Boy

1962Movie27 min

Documentary
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

This short film portrays the story of singer Paul Anka, who rose from obscurity to become the idol of millions of adolescent fans around the world. Taking a candid look at both sides of the footlights, this film examines the marketing machine behind a generation of pop singers. Interviews with Anka and his manager reveal their perspective on the industry.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Directed by
Roman Kroitor, Wolf Koenig
Produced by
Roman Kroitor
Music by
Marcel Carrière, Ron Alexander, Kathleen Shannon

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Facts

May 25, 1962 · 27 min · Documentary

Released
May 25, 1962
Runtime
27 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
88 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Lonely Boy?"

Questions about Lonely Boy

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Where can I stream Lonely Boy?

OVIDFilmzie

In the United States, Lonely Boy streams on OVID, and it is free with ads on Filmzie. It also streams in 87 other countries.

Is Lonely Boy worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Lonely Boy okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Lonely Boy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Lonely Boy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.