Stephan Bender in Dream Boy (2008)

Dream Boy

Movie2008• R• 1h 28m
DramaRomance
⭐ 6.2 / 10(4,707)

Based on the novel "Dream Boy" by Jim Grimsley, this film chronicles the relationship between two gay teenagers in the rural south in the late 70's.

Rated
R
Runtime
1h 28m
Released
2008
Country
United States

Details

Release year: 2008

Storyline

Based on the novel "Dream Boy" by Jim Grimsley, this film chronicles the relationship between two gay teenagers in the rural south in the late 70's.

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Did you know

• Rooney Mara's feature film debut (portrays Evelyn).

• Leonardo DiCaprio's production company, Appian Way, expressed interest in investing in the film.

• Originally, director James Bolton wanted to shoot the film in Portland, Oregon, but budget limitations caused Louisiana to be chosen instead.

Box Office

Gross (Domestic): $6,534

Opening Weekend (Domestic): $2,243 (2010-03-28)

User reviews

⭐ 7/10

Ambitous, low-key gay love story

šŸ‘ 34 Ā· 5/23/2011
⭐ 6/10

Movie fine until last 15 minutes (contains spoiler.)

šŸ‘ 49 Ā· 2/8/2013
⭐ 7/10

Powerful and underrated film

šŸ‘ 41 Ā· 2/16/2010

Technical specs

Sound mix
Dolby Digital, Stereo
Aspect ratio
1.85 : 1
Color
Color
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