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New Boy

6.3200711mMovieDrama

A young African boy with a haunting backstory starts school in Ireland and quickly finds out exactly what it means to be the new kid. Winner of Best Narrative Short at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival and nominated for an Oscar.

DirectorSteph Green
WritersRoddy Doyle·Steph Green
ProducerTamara Anghie

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Steph Green

Olutunji Ebun-Cole
Olutunji Ebun-Cole
Joseph
Simon O'Driscoll
Simon O'Driscoll
Christian Kelly
Fionn O'Shea
Fionn O'Shea
Seth Quinn
Sinead Maguire
Sinead Maguire
Hazel O'Hara
Norma Sheahan
Norma Sheahan
Teacher Lady
Byron Kumbala
Byron Kumbala
Joseph's Father
Sade Oyewole
Sade Oyewole
Pamela
Daniel Culleton
Daniel Culleton
Student 1
Karl Donovan
Karl Donovan
Student 2
Oisin Pollock
Oisin Pollock
Student 3
Conor Kennedy
Conor Kennedy
Student 4
Chukwudi Ugwu
Chukwudi Ugwu
Lead Soldier

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New Boy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams New Boy?

New Boy is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is New Boy on Netflix?

No, New Boy is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is New Boy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, New Boy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch New Boy for free?

New Boy is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.