# Beautiful Boy (2018)

> A father’s fierce love is tested by his son’s recurring addiction in a fragmented, deeply affecting family drama.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/307061

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Felix van Groeningen
- Cast: Steve Carell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney, Amy Ryan, Christian Convery, Oakley Bull, Kaitlyn Dever, Stefanie Scott
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1226837/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: heartbreaking, melancholic, earnest, reflective evening, serious movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of a family's struggle against the grip of addiction and the hope of recovery.

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