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The first three acts will make you feel angry at the unfiltered look at the subject of LGBT conversion therapy. You feel the hurt and struggle of the protagonist and his situation. The climax in the final minutes of the movie is simple given the complex conflict and offers evidence that it gets better delivering hope to the audience. Oscar caliber performances by the entire cast. No one was wasted or thrown away. Award season begins with this movie.

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Chris C
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i thought i had this movie figured out before setting it...I couldn't have been more wrong.

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Jason J
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As a Southern Baptist preacher’s kid, that was subjected to conversion therapy in the 90’s, this movie left me emotionally raw. This story NEEDED to be told! The depiction of the “therapies” is 100% accurate.

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R B
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A devastating and heartbreaking true story of an evangelical family’s religious struggle with the discovery that their son is gay.

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Ken K
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Enjoyed this movie just wish it had more information concerning other characters but was good

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Andrea P
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Lucas Hedges is an absolute gift. Nicole Kidman is simply unforgettable! Well cast and well done.

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Ericdean V
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Highly recommend this film. Great acting and moving story!

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Jacob W
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Very well done! an important story that must be told, and seen/ heard! Everyone should see this movie!

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Amy O
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I connected so much with this movie. I was sad. I was angry. This film must be seen by everyone!!! #metoo #lgbtstrong

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Joshua S
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#perfect
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This Movie Is So Gooood

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Summer Z
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A must see

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Terry H
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a bit borung, but good endung. True story

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Shelle B
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Not perfect, but needed!

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John D
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I love Nicole Kidman, but this movie was so slow.

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Jasmine T
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Outstanding performances by all. The emotions are raw and real. I'd see it again.

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Julia W
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Nicely done

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Nick W
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A visceral and honest telling

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Gerald Z
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Trailer has more emotions than the movie did itself, could have been done better based on the story provided

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Geneva G
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It felt tame, a little held back on content.

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Lynda D
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So very well acted but moved very slowly. Sad but great true story. Everyone should see this as is still going on.

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Sara L
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This is a story that needs to be told, for those that live it and for parents of kids who try to change who their kids are

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Lionel F
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Good acting, great performance. The movie will leave you thinking in the story per days.

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Hamilton V
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The Best Movie I have seen so far

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Neftali G
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Amazing Movie!

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Brandon M
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Religious people everywhere need to watch this.

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Darren C
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Best movie so far this year!

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Michael-Stephen N
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Little slow in the beginning...but really hit home the last 30 minutes

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Kimberly H
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Very moving. True story of a son who was strong enough to stand up and a mother who loved enough to stand up. Let's all stand up together this great story and moving film.

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Joseph C
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Bless this story of coming to grips that love is love and it belongs to everyone in God’s World! Who are we to cast aspersions on God’s beloveds All?

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Sarah W
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Jason L
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marie M
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DAvid C
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Jason G
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James T
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Alex C
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Cory W
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Jennifer S
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Scott E
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Brenton H
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#forgettable
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Will S
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Chris V
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Thomas B
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Bonyan B
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Sinemia S
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Randy R
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Alexander R

Metacritic

60
Feb 8, 2019

Boy Erased could have been more sharply etched, all told – there’s something naggingly indistinct about it. But the lessons of Conley’s experience fight manfully, all the same, to punch through and be counted.

Metacritic review by Tim Robey
Tim Robey
The Telegraph
75
Nov 2, 2018

The most emotionally arresting moments of Boy Erased are delivered through quieter scenes between Jared and his parents.

Metacritic review by Tomris Laffly
Tomris Laffly
RogerEbert.com
70
Oct 31, 2018

The reason that Boy Erased hits you like a shot in the heart can be found in Jared’s relationship with his parents. Kidman brings stirring compassion and a growing strength to a woman who learns about herself the more she learns about her son. And Crowe is magnificent as a believer who can’t quite storm the barricades his faith erects around a true reconciliation with his son.

Metacritic review by Peter Travers
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone