Beautiful Boy
After he and his first wife separate, journalist David Sheff struggles to help their teenage son, who goes from experimenting with drugs to becoming devastatingly addicted to methamphetamine.
Release Year
2018
Runtime
121 min
Audience Score
7.6
Genres
Drama
Story Snapshot
After he and his first wife separate, journalist David Sheff struggles to help their teenage son, who goes from experimenting with drugs to becoming devastatingly addicted to methamphetamine.
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Beautiful Boy is a immersive pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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