
Honey Boy
sweet as honey.
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.
- 7.0
- 2019
- Released
- 1h 34m

Shia LaBeouf
James Lort
Lucas Hedges
Otis Lort (22 years old)
Noah Jupe
Otis Lort (12 years old)
Byron Bowers
Percy
Laura San Giacomo
Dr. Moreno
FKA twigs
Shy Girl
Natasha Lyonne
Mom
Maika Monroe
Sandra
Clifton Collins Jr.
Tom
Scar
Tiny
Martin Starr
Alec
Haylee Sanchez
Working Girl 1
Giovanni Lopes
Rehab Nurse
Dorian Brown Pham
Pam
Greta Jung
AD
Craig Stark
Craig
Graham Clarke
Bucky (TV Dad)
Kevin Dunigan
Cop
Carlos Rosendo
Carlos
Leana Chavez
Working Girl 2
Paulina Lule
Person in Car
Ben Maccabee
Loud Man
Chala Savino
Loud Woman
Debra Jones
Mama DJ
Isabel Wang
Otis' Fan
Sandra Rosko
Hug Circle (uncredited)
Kara C. Roberts
Female Jogger (uncredited)
Eli Santana
AA Member (uncredited)
Ludwig Manukian
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Zack Whyel
Trailer Park Drunk (uncredited)
Kingston Vernes
Benny (uncredited)
Bryan Sapphire
Biker (uncredited)
Autumn Barlow
Dancer (uncredited)
Al Burke
Biker (uncredited)




















Released
en
$3,500,000.00
$3,400,977.00
- #vietnam veteran
- #abusive father
- #rehabilitation
- #motel
- #clown
- #childhood trauma
- #drug use
- #drug rehabilitation
- #alcoholic
- #child star
- #alcoholic father
- #semi autobiographical
- #child smoking
- #autobiographical
- #woman director
- #alcohol problems
- #family problems
- #child protagonist
- #irresponsible parent
- #father son relationship
Reviews
Stunning. Hedges is excellent. And if we are to believe half of it, I guess we know why Shia is the way he is.

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/article/review-honey-boy-shia-labeouf-turns-his-darkest-times-into-an-artistic-masterpiece
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 top 1/3 of 2019. Rating: B+











