Boy Erased
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In Theaters: November 2, 2018
On DVD/Blu-ray: January 29, 2019
R | Drama | 1h 54m
3.53/5
Based on 64 votes and 20 reviews.
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April 9, 2024
A movie that’s hard to watch, yet some comments from people who suffered from conversion therapy state that it’s actually way too tame to reflect reality. Lucas Hedges is doing a great job portraying Jared (Garrard), and Nicole Kidman shines during the last 30 minutes. There is consensus among reputable scientific societies that conversion therapy doesn’t work and is inevitably hurting those subjected to it, but some people just see what they want to see. It’s notable that Jared refuses to "hate" his father in a pivotal scene. The only wish is that one accepts people to be what they are, even if you disagree. You can’t change them, neither can they, so just be up to it!
April 2, 2024
A very impressive movie, based on the true experience of a young man subjected to conversion therapy. Great performances by the three main actors, Nicole Kidman as the evolving mother and Russel Crowe as the father trapped in his own beliefs. It reveals what "conversion therapy" actually is, a mix of cultism and simply making money out of non-conforming youth (and no, it doesn’t work!). It is unbelievable that some states still allow (and even plan to [re]instate) this highly questionable "therapy" as a legal means for a group of people that’s supposed to be "protected" by any discrimination law. You can suppress your identity and orientation, but you cannot change it by will or choice. It’s a matter of fact and not belief… no doubt that Christians are doing good things, but some are clearly on the wrong side here. Just love people for who they are!
February 23, 2019
disgusting , gays cannot be converted.. get a life animals who are not humans who made this movie.. Hate speech doesnt exist(FACT).
February 15, 2019
Brings a lot of topics not talked about very often to the forefront. It’s nice to finally see a movie about conversion therapy. I learned a lot from this movie. Very Emotional!! Highly recommend.
February 8, 2019
Finally, the truth comes out on these 'conversion therapy', no matter what your religion or belief is. It's so sad it was only showed in limited theaters. And unfortunately it's sadder that it is still happening at this day of age!
January 28, 2019
oh yay ANOTHER gay movie
January 24, 2019
Forgot to mention - I'm not a church goer, but the way they are portrayed in this film is disgraceful. Christians do so much good in the community and around the world. They are the first to race to aid when disasters happen, when there are starving children or elderly around the world. It would be nice if just once, outside of a Christian movie, they were portrayed in a positive light. Because they do a lot of positive things.
January 24, 2019
Most scenes too dark to see what's going on, even when it's just a scene of the family talking. Unclear as to whether the boy was gay before he was raped, or only decided to be after. Lucas Hedges has no charisma, no charm, there's nothing about him that says he merits a starring role in a movie. There must be far better men with that quality that screams "star" who could have played this role, who don't have famous director fathers. Nepotism is ruining Hollywood.
January 12, 2019
The truth cannot be converted as the title says....mid leading title , sure u give you're sinfully lust for men as a homosexual and take Jesus Christ as you're savior, it not a easy thing to do and it not over night....sin is deadly thing and won't inherit the kingdom of heaven
December 31, 2018
It's wrong to want to change people who don't want to be changed. But people who do want to live a "normal" life have had successful conversions. I feel like this movie is a badly written attack on Christians. Why are they portrayed like evil a** holes - how about you try and portray a muslim like that onscreen and find out how many death sentences are taken out on you? Most overseas charities that help poor people in third world countries are run by Christians. How about applauding them once in awhile?