Movie

Beautiful Boy

2018 · 121 min

A raw, heartbreaking plunge into a family's struggle with addiction, anchored by powerful performances and a relentless emotional pull.

Tagline: A true story of addiction, survival and family.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, dark and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Addiction, family, grief, guilt
Content: Strong language. Mild violence, gore and sexual content.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: addiction
family
grief
guilt
healing
Places: big city
suburbs
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild