Boyhood Franchise Guide: Movie Facts and Legacy
A TMDB-backed guide to Boyhood, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Boyhood (2014) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. 12 years in the making.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, Hulu, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Ellar Coltrane as Mason; Patricia Arquette as Mom; Ethan Hawke as Dad; Lorelei Linklater as Samantha; Libby Villari as Grandma; Marco Perella as Professor Bill Welbrock; Brad Hawkins as Jim; Jamie Howard as Mindy
About Boyhood
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.
More like Boyhood
- The Glass Castle
- The Fabelmans
- A Home of Our Own
- The Son
- I Never Sang for My Father
- The Color Purple
- Room
- Albatross
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Boyhood?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, Hulu, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Criterion Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Boyhood?
Ellar Coltrane as Mason; Patricia Arquette as Mom; Ethan Hawke as Dad; Lorelei Linklater as Samantha; Libby Villari as Grandma; Marco Perella as Professor Bill Welbrock; Brad Hawkins as Jim; Jamie Howard as Mindy
Is this Boyhood guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



