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Beautiful Boy 2018

“A true story of addiction, survival and family.”

Status
Released
Runtime
121 minutes
Director
Felix van Groeningen
Network
Plan B Entertainment
★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 R Drama Released
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What is Beautiful Boy?

Beautiful Boy is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Drama.

Type
Film
Year
2018
Status
Released
Runtime
121 minutes
Release date
Oct 12, 2018
Studios
Plan B Entertainment
Genres
Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.6/10
Episode runtime
~121 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Plan B Entertainment

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Overview

Beautiful Boy is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Plan B Entertainment. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A father fights to rescue his son from a spiraling meth addiction.”

Reasons to watch
  • Based on a true story of addiction and survival
  • Powerful performances by Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet
  • Thought‑provoking look at family dynamics
Keep in mind
  • Heavy, distressing subject matter may be difficult for some viewers

Watch it if you appreciate heartfelt dramas that explore real‑life family struggles with addiction.

The film contains intense, distressing depictions of drug addiction and is intended for mature audiences.

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What is the central plot of Beautiful Boy?

The film follows journalist David Sheff as he tries to help his teenage son, who descends from casual drug use into a devastating methamphetamine addiction.

Is Beautiful Boy based on real events?

Yes, it is a true story about the Sheff family's experience with addiction.

Who portrays the father and son?

Steve Carell plays the father David Sheff and Timothée Chalamet plays his son.

What genre and tone does the film have?

It is a drama with an emotional, intense tone focusing on family and survival.

When was Beautiful Boy released and how long is it?

It was released in the United States on October 12 2018 and runs for approximately two hours and one minute.

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