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Boy Erased
2018 115 min Australia, China, United States of America R 18+
★7.1
Drama
Director: Joel Edgerton
🎭 Based on
«Boy Erased: A Memoir»
byGarrard Conley
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Description
Jared, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is outed to his parents at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a gay conversion therapy program – or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends, and faith.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$6.79M
Worldwide:
$7.9M
Starring
Lucas Hedges
Actor
Nicole Kidman
Actor
Joel Edgerton
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2019
— Best Actor (Drama)
Golden Globe 2019
— Best Original Song
Key opinion
Boy Erased is a well-intentioned drama that addresses the harsh realities of conversion therapy with a restrained, sincere approach. While the cast receives nearly universal praise for their performances, the film is divided by criticism regarding its predictable script and perceived lack of emotional or narrative depth.
| Acting | The cast, led by Lucas Hedges alongside Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe, delivers harmonious and convincing performances. | |
| Culture | The film succeeds as an impactful, culturally relevant exploration of the dangers inherent in conversion therapy. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed by many as thin and reliant on clichés, failing to provide a truly profound examination of the protagonist's internal journey. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's tone are split: some find the restrained, academic approach to be delicate and respectful, while others find it emotionally distant, tedious, and lacking in necessary narrative urgency. |