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The Loneliest Boy in the World

2022·Movie
1h 30min·R
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Scary and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension5

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor

  • Dark Humor9
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Family, fantasy, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

They're dying to be his friend.

After losing his mother, a lonely boy decides to (literally) dig up some new friends, but when they mysteriously come back to life, he’s launched into a series of misadventures as he tries to keep their secret safe from neighbors, classmates and social workers alike.
Darkly Humorous Horror-ComedySuburban GothicComing-of-Age with ZombiesMacabre Family DynamicsSocially Awkward ProtagonistAbsurdist SituationsHorror ParodyMelancholy Tone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Loneliest Boy in the World

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Where can I stream The Loneliest Boy in the World legally?

The Loneliest Boy in the World is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Loneliest Boy in the World worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 44%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Loneliest Boy in the World rated?

RDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Loneliest Boy in the World?

1 h 30 min

The Loneliest Boy in the World runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Loneliest Boy in the World?

Critics44
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate The Loneliest Boy in the World higher (68) than critics (44). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Loneliest Boy in the World in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Loneliest Boy in the World?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Loneliest Boy in the World in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.