Beautiful Boy

Jun 3, 2011

1h 41m

★ 6.0

To confront the truth, first they had to face each other.

Overview

A married couple on the verge of separation are leveled by the news their 18-year-old son committed a mass-shooting at his college, then took his own life.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

First Point Entertainment

Braeburn Entertainment

Goldrush Entertainment

Paradigm Talent Agency

Beautiful Boy Trailers

Cast

Kate Carroll

Maria Bello

Bill Carroll

Michael Sheen

Eric

Alan Tudyk

Trish

Moon Bloodgood

Sammy

Kyle Gallner

Cooper

Austin Nichols

Motel Clerk

Meat Loaf

Harry

Bruce French

Bonnie

Deidrie Henry

Basketball Teen

Jessie T. Usher

Church Pastor

Darren O'Hare

Grieving Mother Patty

Myra Turley

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