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Call Boy

2018Movie1 h 59 minNR

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd2.7/5
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd2.7/5

Summary

Ryo Morinaka is a university student and works part-time at a bar. He is bored with his daily life and exists in a state of torpor.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • You're watching with family

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Not for scares, laughs or warmth.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Daisuke Miura
Written by
Daisuke Miura, Ira Ishida
Produced by
Ishida Mai, Yoshihiro Nagata, Tsutomu Fujiwara
Music by
Yoshihiro Hanno

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Facts

April 6, 2018 · 1 h 59 min · NR

Released
April 6, 2018
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
7 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

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

Questions about Call Boy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Call Boy?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Call Boy from Rakuten Viki. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Call Boy worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.1 and Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5).

Is Call Boy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Call Boy good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Call Boy in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.