Boy A (2008)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
Who decides who gets a second chance?
Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.
- Released: 2008-07-23
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Runtime: 1h 46m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10 from 513 votes
Directed by John Crowley.
Top cast
- Andrew Garfield as Jack Burridge
- Katie Lyons as Michelle
- Peter Mullan as Terry
- Shaun Evans as Chris
- Siobhan Finneran as Kelly
- Alfie Owen as Eric Wilson
- James Young as Zeb
- Jeremy Swift as Dave
- Taylor Doherty as Philip Craig
- Anthony Lewis as Steve
Where to watch Boy A
- United States: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
- India: stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels; rent on Amazon Video
- Canada: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; rent on Amazon Video; buy on Amazon Video
- Australia: stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels
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