Boy A

1h 46m · 2008 · Directed by John Crowley · 3.7 / 5 on Letterboxd

Boy A (2008) runs 1h 46m, directed by John Crowley. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.

Genres: Crime, Drama

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)