Boy Interrupted
“Once there was a little boy who wanted to die…”
Where to watch Boy Interrupted in Canada
Boy Interrupted is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 28 May 2026.
About Boy Interrupted
Boy Interrupted is a 2009 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Dana Heinz Perry, starring Evan Scott Perry, Dana Heinz Perry and Hart Perry. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 50 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Boy Interrupted in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
On the night of Oct. 2, 2005, Hart and Dana Perry's 15-year-old son Evan jumped to his death from his New York City bedroom window. This moving film is the story, told by his filmmaker parents and others who knew him, of Evan’s life and death, and his life-long struggle with bipolar disorder. It delves into the complexity of Evan's disease, sharing his family's journey through the maze of mental illness. In showing how one family deals with generations of loss and grief, the film defies the stigma related to mental illness and suicide and tells a human story that touches everyone.
Top cast
Evan Scott Perry
Himself
Dana Heinz Perry
Self - Evan's Mother
Hart Perry
Self - Evan's Father
Nicholas Kopple-Perry
Self - Evan's Half-Brother
Karen Riposo
Self - Teacher
Ladd Spiegel
Self - Doctor
Suzanne Hanna
Self - Psychologist
Dan Murray
Self - Wellspring Psychologist
Aidan Shiminov
Self - Friend
Will Axelrod
Self - Friend
Gabriel Byer
Self - Friend
Adam Shachat
Self - Friend
David Bailen
Self - Friend
Scott Perry
Self - Evan's Uncle
Martine Gerard
Self - Scott's Fiancee
Beatrice Perry
Self - Scott's Mother
Hart Perry Sr.
Self - Scott's Father
Roger Kanter
Self - Superintendent
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Boy Interrupted in Canada?+
In Canada, Boy Interrupted is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Boy Interrupted on Netflix?+
Boy Interrupted is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Boy Interrupted?+
Boy Interrupted has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Who stars in Boy Interrupted?+
Boy Interrupted stars Evan Scott Perry, Dana Heinz Perry, Hart Perry, Nicholas Kopple-Perry and Karen Riposo.
When did Boy Interrupted come out?+
Boy Interrupted is a 2009 movie directed by Dana Heinz Perry.
What genre is Boy Interrupted?+
Boy Interrupted is Documentary film.
Who directed Boy Interrupted?+
Boy Interrupted was directed by Dana Heinz Perry.
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