Boyhood | reviewed by: William O'Donnell | January 4, 2015
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The novelty of the 12 year filming period makes these a fascinating journey to witness albeit occasionally stiff and often mundane.
| genre | Drama |
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| synopsis | The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows. |
| lead actors | Ellar Coltrane | Patricia Arquette | Ethan Hawke | Lorelei Linklater | Tamara Jolaine | Zoe Graham | Sam Dillon | Nick Krause | Shane Graham |
| director | Richard Linklater |