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Boy A
“Who decides who gets a second chance?”
7.1 / 10• 2008• 1h 46m•R• English
CrimeDrama
Storyline
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 & Crew
Andrew Garfield
Jack Burridge
Lead
Katie Lyons
Michelle
Peter Mullan
Terry
Shaun Evans
Chris
Siobhan Finneran
Kelly
AO
Alfie Owen
Eric Wilson
JY
James Young
Zeb
Jeremy Swift
Dave
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Crowley's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Boy A is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
