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A Boy Called Po

2016Movie1 h 35 min

Drama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic476.0

A deeply moving, melancholic fantasy movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Don't be afraid, daddy.

A recently widowed, now single father struggles to raise his sixth-grade son with autism. The pressure of his job and coping with the loss of his wife proves to push him nearly to the breaking point.

Feels like

  • Emotional Family Drama
  • Autism Awareness
  • Grief & Loss
  • Single Parenthood
  • Heartfelt & Somber
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Child-Centric Narrative
  • Resilience
  • Touching Story

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
John Asher
Written by
Colin Goldman, Steve C. Roberts

Everyone

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Facts

April 23, 2016 · 1 h 35 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 23, 2016
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Character Tics, Class Trip, Dedication +9

  • Character Tics
  • Class Trip
  • Dedication
  • Diegetic Switch
  • First Friend
  • Idiot Savant
  • Imaginary Friend
  • Kids Are Cruel
  • The Klutz
  • Wham Line
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • Stuffed into a Locker

12 of 18 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Boy Called Po?"

Questions about A Boy Called Po

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Where can I stream A Boy Called Po?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

In the United States, A Boy Called Po streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is A Boy Called Po worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (47).

Is A Boy Called Po okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Boy Called Po plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.