Where to watch Boyhood in Japan
Boyhood is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 19 June 2026.
About Boyhood
Boyhood is a 2014 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Richard Linklater, starring Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke. It has a runtime of 2 hours 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 5,524 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Boyhood in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Boyhood trailer
Overview
The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.
Top cast
Ellar Coltrane
Mason
Patricia Arquette
Mom
Ethan Hawke
Dad
Lorelei Linklater
Samantha
Libby Villari
Grandma
Marco Perella
Professor Bill Welbrock
Brad Hawkins
Jim
Jamie Howard
Mindy
Andrew Villarreal
Randy
Jenni Tooley
Annie
Zoe Graham
Sheena
Charlie Sexton
Jimmy
Elijah Smith
Tommy
Steven Chester Prince
Ted
Bonnie Cross
Teacher
Sydney Orta
Elementary School Girl
Shane Graham
Neighborhood Friend #1
Tess Allen
Neighborhood Friend #2
Ryan Power
Paul
Sharee Fowler
Book Trivia Judge
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Boyhood in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Boyhood on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is Boyhood on Netflix?+
Boyhood is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
How long is Boyhood?+
Boyhood has a runtime of 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).
Who stars in Boyhood?+
Boyhood stars Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Lorelei Linklater and Libby Villari.
When did Boyhood come out?+
Boyhood is a 2014 movie directed by Richard Linklater.
What genre is Boyhood?+
Boyhood is Drama film.
Who directed Boyhood?+
Boyhood was directed by Richard Linklater.
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