Boy Erased
Boy Erased

Boy Erased

2018Movie115 minEnglish

Jared, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is outed to his parents at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a gay conversion therapy program – or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends, and faith.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users85%
Director: Joel EdgertonGenres: Biography, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Jared Eamons, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small town, is faced with an ultimatum: either attend a church-sponsored conversion therapy program or lose everything—his family, his friends, and his future. He reluctantly agrees, but within the program, he begins to question the teachings and finds his own voice. The film follows his journey of self-discovery and resilience as he navigates the complexities of faith, identity, and acceptance.

Critical Reception

Boy Erased received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its performances, particularly Lucas Hedges and Nicole Kidman, as well as its sensitive handling of a difficult subject matter. While some critics noted that the film could have delved deeper into certain aspects, it was widely regarded as a poignant and important story about identity and acceptance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong lead performances and emotional depth.
  • Commended for its sensitive portrayal of conversion therapy and its impact.
  • Some found the narrative to be slightly underdeveloped in exploring certain themes.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's powerful storytelling and the emotional performances of the cast. Many viewers found the movie to be thought-provoking and inspiring, highlighting its message of self-acceptance and the importance of parental support.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. Received nominations from various critics' circles and film festivals.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the memoir of Garrard Conley, who served as a consultant on the film and even makes a cameo appearance.

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Stephen Campbell

Stephen Campbell

**_Clearly comes from a place of respect, but it's emotionally unengaging and rather dull_** > _Congress should oppose any effort to put gay and lesbian relationships on an equal legal status with heterosexual marriage. Congress should o...
cityguide

cityguide

Yet another anticipated film from an actor-turned-director is Boy Erased, the work of Golden Globe nominee Joel Edgerton, who wrote and stars in the film. The flick follows the recently outed son of a Baptist preacher, Jared (Lucas Hedge...