Worried About the Boy Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Worried About the Boy.
Worried About the Boy Ending Explained: In 1980 young George O'Dowd baffles his parents with his love of frocks and make-up and moves into a squat with kindred spirit Peter, who dresses as Marilyn Monroe and calls himself Marilyn. Directed by Julian Jarrold, this 2010 drama film stars Douglas Booth (Boy George), alongside Mathew Horne as Jon Moss, Francis Magee as Jerry O'Dowd, Richard Madden as Kirk Brandon. With a 6.3/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Worried About the Boy?
In 1980 young George O'Dowd baffles his parents with his love of frocks and make-up and moves into a squat with kindred spirit Peter, who dresses as Marilyn Monroe and calls himself Marilyn. They make a splash at Steve Strange's trendy Blitz Club where George gets a job in the cloakroom but George is unlucky in his relationships with men until he meets wannabe musician Kirk. Through Kirk George meets the handsome drummer Jon Moss, on whom he develops a crush, but sacked by the Blitz and spurned by Kirk, George turns to Sex Pistols' manager Malcolm McLaren to further his music career. George's spell with McLaren's group Bow Wow Wow is short but fan Mikey North is impressed and asks George to sing in a group he is forming, where George again meets Jon. They will have an affair and the group will become the very successful Culture Club. Four years later, however, hounded by the tabloid press amid stories of his drug addiction, an unhappy George turns to Jon for advice on his future.
Julian Jarrold's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Douglas Booth (Boy George)'s journey. They make a splash at Steve Strange's trendy Blitz Club where George gets a job in the cloakroom but George is unlucky in his relationships with men until he meets wannabe musician Kirk.
How Does Douglas Booth (Boy George)'s Story End?
- Douglas Booth: Douglas Booth's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Mathew Horne (Jon Moss): Mathew Horne's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Francis Magee (Jerry O'Dowd): Francis Magee's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Worried About the Boy Mean?
Worried About the Boy's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Douglas Booth may feel rushed. Julian Jarrold's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.