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Area Boy

5.0202318mMovieDrama

An aimless teenager, Eli, has moved to the outer edges of a provincial town with his mother. As he settles in, he tries to escape the bleakness of life and navigating questions of self-identity, by balancing his time between his delinquent…

DirectorIggy London
WriterIggy London
ProducersLorine Plagnol·Eva Yates

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BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Iggy London

JCJoshua Cameron
Joshua Cameron
Eli
MKMalcolm Kamulete
Malcolm Kamulete
Kevin
JOJolade Obasola
Jolade Obasola
Marlene
MBMensah Bediako
Mensah Bediako
Pastor
MM
Merhawait Michael
The Girl

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Area Boy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Area Boy?

Area Boy is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Area Boy on Netflix?

No, Area Boy is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Area Boy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Area Boy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BBC iPlayer instead.

Where can I watch Area Boy for free?

Area Boy is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.