Boy Interrupted

2009·Movie
1h 32min
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–89%

Where to watch

HBO Max

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

Boy Interrupted fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos10
  • Family Dynamics10
  • Melancholy9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Family, the mind, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacing

Find more like it

Psychological moviesMelancholic moviesBittersweet moviesAtmospheric moviesEducational movies

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Once there was a little boy who wanted to die…

On the night of Oct. 2, 2005, Hart and Dana Perry's 15-year-old son Evan jumped to his death from his New York City bedroom window. This moving film is the story, told by his filmmaker parents and others who knew him, of Evan’s life and death, and his life-long struggle with bipolar disorder. It delves into the complexity of Evan's disease, sharing his family's journey through the maze of mental illness. In showing how one family deals with generations of loss and grief, the film defies the stigma related to mental illness and suicide and tells a human story that touches everyone.
Mental Health DocumentarySuicide AwarenessBipolar DisorderFamily GriefEmotional JourneyPsychological StrugglePersonal TestimonyChallenging StigmaDeeply MovingHuman Story

Crew

Directed by:
Dana Heinz Perry
Produced by:
Dana Heinz Perry, Emily Osborne, Jessie Vogelson Childs
Composed by:
Michael Bacon, Greg Smith, Greg Smith

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Boy Interrupted

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Boy Interrupted legally?

HBO Max

Boy Interrupted is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Boy Interrupted worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Boy Interrupted rated?

Suicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: suicide themes and disturbing imagery.

How long is Boy Interrupted?

1 h 32 min

Boy Interrupted runs 1 h 32 min.

Is Boy Interrupted based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Boy Interrupted in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Boy Interrupted?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Boy Interrupted in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

HomeDiscoverMoviesShows