Boyhood (2014)

Drama Directed by Richard Linklater
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The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.

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Influenced By

  1. The 400 Blows (1959)
    "Richard Linklater has named The 400 Blows among his favorite films and Boyhood's central conceit — following Jean-Pierre Léaud's screen counterpart Ellar Coltrane across years of actual aging — extends Truffaut's casting approach into a literal 12-year shoot." source

Influenced

  1. The Fabelmans (2022)
    "Richard Linklater's film chronicles the life of a boy from childhood to adulthood, capturing the essence of growing up. Its realistic portrayal of family life resonates with themes in "The Fabelmans."" 10 Best Movies Like The Fablemans Dalton Norman ScreenRant

Boyhood (2014), directed by Richard Linklater, was inspired by 1 earlier film — including The 400 Blows — and has been cited as an influence on 1 later work, such as The Fabelmans. Check out the citations below.