Movie

Boy A

“Who decides who gets a second chance?”

★ 7.1(499)20081h 46m

Boy A is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: John Crowley
Release date: 2008-07-23
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Box office: $1,200,398
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Cuba Pictures

Boy A — trailer

About Boy A

Boy A is a 2008 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by John Crowley, starring Andrew Garfield, Katie Lyons and Peter Mullan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 499 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Boy A in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Andrew Garfield

Jack Burridge

Katie Lyons

Michelle

Peter Mullan

Terry

Shaun Evans

Chris

Siobhan Finneran

Kelly

Alfie Owen

Eric Wilson

James Young

Zeb

Jeremy Swift

Dave

Taylor Doherty

Philip Craig

Anthony Lewis

Steve

Tilly Vosburgh

Shopkeeper

Josef Altin

Bully

Themes & keywords

child abuserapebased on novel or bookparent child relationshiprehabilitationgravemelancholybased on true storycoming of agecriminalincestchildhoodhaunted by the pasthardmoral dilemma

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Boy A in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Boy A on Amazon Prime Video, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is Boy A on Netflix?+

Boy A is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Boy A?+

Boy A has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in Boy A?+

Boy A stars Andrew Garfield, Katie Lyons, Peter Mullan, Shaun Evans and Siobhan Finneran.

When did Boy A come out?+

Boy A is a 2008 movie directed by John Crowley.

What genre is Boy A?+

Boy A is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Boy A?+

Boy A was directed by John Crowley.