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The Boy

6.020161h 38m15MovieHorrorMysteryThriller

A young American woman takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, soon discovering that the family's eight-year-old son is a life-sized doll that comes with a list of strict rules.

DirectorWilliam Brent Bell
WriterStacey Menear
ProducersJim Wedaa·Wang Zhonglei

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Cast · Directed by William Brent Bell

LCLauren Cohan
Lauren Cohan
Greta Evans
RERupert Evans
Rupert Evans
Malcolm
JRJames Russell
James Russell
Brahms Heelshire
JNJim Norton
Jim Norton
Mr. Heelshire
DHDiana Hardcastle
Diana Hardcastle
Mrs. Heelshire
BRBen Robson
Ben Robson
Cole
JKJett Klyne
Jett Klyne
Child Brahms
LPLily Pater
Lily Pater
Emily Cribbs
MWMatthew Walker
Matthew Walker
Taxi Driver
SLStephanie Lemelin
Stephanie Lemelin
Sandy (voice)

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The Boy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Boy?

The Boy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Boy on Netflix?

No, The Boy is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is The Boy on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Boy is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Boy for free?

The Boy is available on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Boy?

Yes — The Boy is followed by Brahms: The Boy II (2020) in the Boy Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Boy?

The Boy is the first film in the Boy Collection.

Is The Boy part of a trilogy?

No — The Boy is part of the Boy Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Boy Collection?

There are 2 films in the Boy Collection: The Boy (2016) and Brahms: The Boy II (2020).