Honey Boy

The story of a child star attempting to mend his relationship with his law-breaking, alcohol-abusing father over the course of a decade, loosely based on Shia LaBeouf’s life.

Cast

Shia LaBeouf

as James Lort

Lucas Hedges

as Otis Lort (22 years old)

Noah Jupe

as Otis Lort (12 years old)

Byron Bowers

as Percy

Laura San Giacomo

as Dr. Moreno

FKA twigs

as Shy Girl

Natasha Lyonne

as Mom

Maika Monroe

as Sandra

Clifton Collins Jr.

as Tom

Scar

as Tiny

Reviews

Manuel São Bento

Alma Har’el delivers a beautifully-directed, therapeutic story that a lot of people will be able to connect with. Shia LaBeouf shines as both screenwriter and actor, but Noah Jupe proves that he’s one of the best young actors working today. It’s a bit repetitive and heavy to watch, but it’s on the t...

SWITCH.

Both Shia LeBeouf and first-time director Alma Har'el have created a truly moving piece of cinema that is an experience everyone needs to have. I can't wait to see what they do next... let the Shiaissance begin! - Chris dos Santos Read Chris' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/art...

tmdb15435519

Stunning. Hedges is excellent. And if we are to believe half of it, I guess we know why Shia is the way he is....

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