Movie

Boy

“Welcome to my interesting world.”

★ 7.3(489)20101h 28m

Boy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Sundance Now Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Boy

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Taika Waititi
Release date: 2010-03-25
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: Maori
Box office: $9,116,968
Status: Released
Country: New Zealand
Studio: New Zealand Film Commission

Boy — trailer

About Boy

Boy is a 2010 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Taika Waititi, starring James Rolleston, Te Aho Aho Eketone-Whitu and Taika Waititi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 489 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Boy in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Boy, an 11-year-old child and devout Michael Jackson fan who lives on the east coast of New Zealand in 1984, gets a chance to know his absentee criminal father, who has returned to find a bag of money he buried years ago.

Cast

James Rolleston

Boy

Te Aho Aho Eketone-Whitu

Rocky

Taika Waititi

Alamein

Moerangi Tihore

Dynasty

Cherilee Martin

Kelly

RickyLee Waipuka-Russell

Chardonnay

Haze Reweti

Dallas

Maakariini Butler

Murray

Rajvinder Eria

Tane

Manihera Rangiuaia

Kingi

Darcy Ray Flavell-Hudson

Holden

Rachel House

Aunty Gracey

Themes & keywords

farmnew zealandmaorigoatcoming of agegriefdead motherduringcreditsstinger1980skids on their ownfather son relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Boy in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Boy on Amazon Prime Video, Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Sundance Now Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is Boy on Netflix?+

Boy is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Sundance Now Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Boy?+

Boy has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Boy?+

Boy stars James Rolleston, Te Aho Aho Eketone-Whitu, Taika Waititi, Moerangi Tihore and Cherilee Martin.

When did Boy come out?+

Boy is a 2010 movie directed by Taika Waititi.

What genre is Boy?+

Boy is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Boy?+

Boy was directed by Taika Waititi.