Boy A

Boy A (2008)

Who decides who gets a second chance?

Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.

Date of release
2008-07-23
TMDB
7.1 / 10 (514)
Runtime
1h 46m
Genres
Crime, Drama
Director
John Crowley

Casting

  • Andrew Garfield — Jack Burridge
  • Katie Lyons — Michelle
  • Peter Mullan — Terry
  • Shaun Evans — Chris
  • Siobhan Finneran — Kelly
  • Alfie Owen — Eric Wilson
  • James Young — Zeb
  • Jeremy Swift — Dave
  • Taylor Doherty — Philip Craig
  • Anthony Lewis — Steve
  • Tilly Vosburgh — Shopkeeper
  • Josef Altin — Bully

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