Beautiful Boy 2018
“A true story of addiction, survival and family.”
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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Overview
Beautiful Boy is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Plan B Entertainment. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A father fights to rescue his son from a spiraling meth addiction.”
- Based on a true story of addiction and survival
- Powerful performances by Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet
- Thought‑provoking look at family dynamics
- 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.