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200888 minDrama, Romance

Dream Boy

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Is Dream Boy worth watching? With a rating of 6.07/10, this Drama, Romance film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Dream Boy Synopsis

The story of Nathan, a young teenager who tries to flourish in a romantic relationship with neighbour Roy. The two young men will have to face the brutal reality of the rural south of the United States in the late 1970s.

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Top Cast

Stephan Bender
Stephan BenderNathan Davies
Thomas Jay Ryan
Thomas Jay RyanHarland Davies
Diana Scarwid
Diana ScarwidVivian Davies
Tom Gilroy
Tom GilroyPreacher John
Maximillian Roeg
Maximillian RoegRoy
Rooney Mara
Rooney MaraEvelyn
Randy Wayne
Randy WayneBurke
Owen Beckman
Owen BeckmanRandy
Rickie Lee Jones
Rickie Lee JonesRoy's Mother
Nick Ericson
Nick EricsonBrother Will

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dream Boy worth watching?

Dream Boy has received mixed reviews with a 6.07/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Romance movies.

Is Dream Boy hit or flop?

Dream Boy has received average ratings (6.07/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Dream Boy?

Dream Boy is a Drama, Romance movie that The story of Nathan, a young teenager who tries to flourish in a romantic relationship with neighbour Roy. The two young men will have to face the bru...

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Critic Reviews

CinemaSerfJun 10, 2024
★ 6

What a shame this couldn't have stuck more to the book...! "Nathan" (Stephan Bender) is a newcomer in a rural bible-belt American school where he meets and falls for "Roy" (Max Roeg) an only slightly older boy who drives the school bus. They embark on a clandestine relationship. Slowly, however, their passion becomes subsumed in issues of trust and filled with dread and fear of being caught - leading to an horrific conclusion that is done for cinematic effect; it isn't as Jim Grimsley ends the novel. The performances from the two principals is actually quite strong and endearing, though, and for a very low budget film it is a decent effort.