# Boyhood (2014)

> A quietly radical portrait of childhood and family life that lets twelve years of ordinary moments accumulate into a profound experience of growing up.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/60686

## Facts

- Runtime: 165 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Richard Linklater
- Cast: Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Lorelei Linklater, Libby Villari, Marco Perella, Brad Hawkins, Jamie Howard
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1065073/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: intimate, nostalgic, wistful, reflective evening, family movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of growing up, capturing the essence of childhood and family life over a decade.

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