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Billy Boy

2018Movie1 h 30 min

CrimeDrama
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Rotten Tomatoes–50%
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Rotten Tomatoes–50%

Summary

When an angry teenager discovers a close friend has been killed, grief jeopardizes his future and he finds himself engulfed in danger.

Good for

  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Bradley Buecker
Written by
Blake Jenner
Produced by
Blake Jenner, Bradley Buecker, Robert J. Ulrich
Music by
James S. Levine

Everyone

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Facts

June 15, 2018 · 1 h 30 min · Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
June 15, 2018
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Big Eater, Black-Hole Belly, Breaking the Fourth Wall +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Billy Boy?"

Questions about Billy Boy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Billy Boy?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaPluto TVTubi TV

In the United States, Billy Boy streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Billy Boy worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 4.4).

Will I feel good after watching Billy Boy?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Billy Boy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.