Synopsis
Boyhood follows Mason Jr. from age six to eighteen, chronicling his childhood and adolescence through family struggles, relationships, and self-discovery. Directed by Richard Linklater and filmed over twelve consecutive years, the movie captures the authentic passage of time in an unprecedented cinematic achievement. It is a deeply intimate and universal portrait of growing up in modern America.
Did You Know?
- Filmed over 12 years with the same cast.
- Director Richard Linklater began shooting in 2002.
- Ellar Coltrane was only six when filming started.
- No child actors were recast despite the long production.
- Won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Drama.
Iconic Quotes
- You know what I'm thinking? I'm thinking we need to be more spontaneous.
- I just thought there would be more.
- You don't want the bumpers. Life doesn't give you bumpers.
- The moments just keep coming, don't they?
- You know how everyone's always saying seize the moment? I don't know, I'm kind of thinking it's the other way around. The moment seizes us.
