Boy Erased Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Nov. 1, 2018

Boy Erased

Release Date: Friday, November 2, 2018 Limited Friday, November 16, 2018 Expansion

Director: Joel Edgerton

Starring: Joel Edgerton • Lucas Hedges • Russell Crowe • Nicole Kidman • Cherry Jones

R Drama N/A

3.33 / 5.0

75% WILL SEE 25% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The film will tell the story of Jared (Hedges), the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, who is outed to his parents (Kidman, Crowe) at age 19. Jared is quickly pressured into attending a gay conversion therapy program – or else be shunned by his family, friends, and church. It is within the program that Jared comes into conflict with its head therapist (Edgerton).

Drama Adaptation Coming-of-Age LGBTQIA+

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Who is making Boy Erased – Crew List

A look at Boy Erased behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Joel Edgerton last helmed The Gift and The Square. The film's writer Joel Edgerton last penned The King and The Gift.

Director: Joel Edgerton
Screenwriter: Joel Edgerton
Producers: Joel Edgerton
Steve Golin
Kerry Kohansky-Roberts

Studios: Focus Features
Production Company: Anonymous Content

Production – What we know about the Boy Erased

Key Facts

The trailer features the new original song “Revelation” by Troye Sivan & Jónsi (Focus Features, 7/18/18).
Based on the memoir by Garrard Conley.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2018

Completed

Changed Boy Erased movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2017

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jun 2017

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for sexual content including an assault, some language and brief drug use
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Boy Erased Trailers and Clips

Boy Erased

Theatrical Trailer

Boy Erased Release Date: When was the film released?

Boy Erased was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, November 2 , 2018. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Nobody's Fool and The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. As a limited release, Boy Erased was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Boy Erased is currently being determined. Stay tuned!