Beautiful Boy

2011 · 101 min · EN · R · 6.0 (111 votes)

Dir. Shawn Ku · Starring Maria Bello, Michael Sheen, Alan Tudyk, Moon Bloodgood, Kyle Gallner, Austin Nichols · Music Trevor Morris

“To confront the truth, first they had to face each other.”

Drama

A married couple on the verge of separation are leveled by the news their 18-year-old son committed a mass-shooting at his college, then took his own life.

VIBE

A devastating look at the aftermath of unimaginable tragedy. This film unflinchingly explores the profound grief and complex emotions of parents grappling with their son's horrific actions and subsequent suicide. It's a raw, character-driven experience that lingers long after the credits roll.

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