Nickel Boys (2024)

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Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

• Released: 2024-12-13
• Genres: Drama, History
• Runtime: 2h 20m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.6/10 from 382 votes

Directed by RaMell Ross.

Top cast

• Ethan Herisse as Elwood
• Brandon Wilson as Turner
• Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Hattie
• Hamish Linklater as Spencer
• Gralen Bryant Banks as Blakeley
• Fred Hechinger as Harper
• Jimmie Fails as Mr. Hill
• Luke Tennie as Griff
• Bryan Gael Guzman as Jaime
• Ethan Cole Sharp as Young Elwood

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Nickel Boys

• United States: stream on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• Canada: stream on Crave Amazon Channel

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