
Dream Boy
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.
Top credits
Stephan Bender ā Nathan Davies
Thomas Jay Ryan ā Harland Davies
Diana Scarwid ā Vivian Davies
Tom Gilroy ā Preacher John
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
Ambitous, low-key gay love story
Movie fine until last 15 minutes (contains spoiler.)
Powerful and underrated film
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Dolby Digital, Stereo
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
- Color
- Color


















