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Beautiful Boy

7.620182h 1m18AMovieDrama

After he and his first wife separate, journalist David Sheff struggles to help their teenage son, who goes from experimenting with drugs to becoming devastatingly addicted to methamphetamine.

DirectorFelix van Groeningen
WritersLuke Davies·Felix van Groeningen
ProducersDede Gardner·Jeremy Kleiner

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Cast · Directed by Felix van Groeningen

SCSteve Carell
Steve Carell
David Sheff
TCTimothée Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet
Nic Sheff
MTMaura Tierney
Maura Tierney
Karen Barbour
ARAmy Ryan
Amy Ryan
Vicki Sheff
CCChristian Convery
Christian Convery
Jasper Sheff
OBOakley Bull
Oakley Bull
Daisy Sheff
KDKaitlyn Dever
Kaitlyn Dever
Lauren
SSStefanie Scott
Stefanie Scott
Julia
JWJulian Works
Julian Works
Gack
JGJack Dylan Grazer
Jack Dylan Grazer
12-Year-Old Nic Sheff
ZRZachary Rifkin
Zachary Rifkin
8-Year-Old Nic Sheff
KLKue Lawrence
Kue Lawrence
5-Year-Old Nic Sheff

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Beautiful Boy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Beautiful Boy?

Beautiful Boy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Beautiful Boy on Netflix?

No, Beautiful Boy is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

Is Beautiful Boy on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Beautiful Boy is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Beautiful Boy for free?

Beautiful Boy is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

Is Beautiful Boy based on a true story?

Yes — Beautiful Boy is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).