Honey Boy
sweet as honey.
2019 | 94m | English
Popularity: 2 (history)
| Director: | Alma Har'el |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Shia LaBeouf |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 28, 2019 |
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| Director: | Alma Har'el |
| Writer: | Shia LaBeouf |
| Genres: | Drama |
| Keywords | vietnam veteran, abusive father, rehabilitation, motel, clown, childhood trauma, drug rehabilitation, drug use, alcoholic, child star, alcoholic father, semi autobiographical, child smoking, autobiographical, woman director, alcohol problems, family problems, child protagonist, irresponsible parent, father son relationship |
| Production Companies | Automatik Entertainment, Red Crown Productions, Delirio Films, Stay Gold Features, Kindred Spirit |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $3,400,977
Budget: $3,500,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update) Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| JC Molina | Production Design |
| Will Files | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Brent Kiser | Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Music Editor, Supervising Sound Editor |
| Ken Diaz | Makeup Department Head |
| Drew Langer | First Assistant Director |
| David Grace | Unit Production Manager |
| Brad Hernandez | Set Dresser |
| Tatiana Van Sauter | Set Decoration |
| Colin Flaherty | Second Assistant Director |
| Kristian Lambert | Stunts |
| Merritt Yohnka | Stunt Driver |
| Matías Mesa | "A" Camera Operator |
| Edgar Gonzalez | Second Assistant "A" Camera |
| Hector Rodriguez | First Assistant "B" Camera |
| Eric Fletcher | Steadicam Operator |
| Monica Lek | Still Photographer |
| Meaghan Wilbur | First Assistant Editor |
| Yasuko Shapiro | Makeup Artist |
| Sean Vawter | First Assistant Director |
| Zak Faust | Assistant Art Director |
| Eric Jensch | First Assistant "A" Camera |
| Joseph Canon | First Assistant "B" Camera |
| Paul E. Miller | Boom Operator |
| Tom Pieczkolon | Utility Sound |
| Bobby Wotherspoon | Gaffer |
| Jacob Hernandez | Set Dresser |
| Clarisse Castelo | Property Master |
| Laurene Alvarado | Key Makeup Artist |
| Mary Venderley | Casting Consultant |
| Kristin Dewey | Location Manager |
| Josh Day | Best Boy Electric |
| Carl Turner | Set Dresser |
| Lenka Padysakova | Assistant Costume Designer |
| Anthony Wilson | Hair Department Head |
| Geraldine Barón | Casting Associate |
| Michael Zamboni | Assistant Location Manager |
| Matthew Conzelmann | Assistant Sound Editor |
| Jason Charbonneau | Foley Artist |
| Ryan Lukasik | Foley Editor |
| Mark Webb | Transportation Captain |
| Frances Heeber | Studio Teacher |
| Elizabeth Himelstein | Dialect Coach |
| Ben Shields | Tattoo Designer |
| Sarah Balboa | Second Second Assistant Director |
| Stefan Fraticelli | Foley Artist |
| Brandon Bak | Foley Mixer |
| Daniel Hoerner | Costume Assistant |
| Joel Goldes | Dialect Coach |
| Robert Ames | Orchestrator |
| Natalie O'Brien | Costume Design |
| Gavin McGuire | Set Costumer |
| Óscar Grau | Production Sound Mixer |
| Andrew Twite | Sound Designer |
| Isabela Braga | Costume Supervisor |
| Dominic LaPerriere | Editor |
| Monica Salazar | Editor |
| Valerie Mores | Set Costumer |
| Mickey Cassidy | Stunt Driver |
| Sabrina Sipantzi | Production Supervisor |
| Martin Karlsson | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Chris J. King | Stunts |
| Sierra Hoyle | Stunts |
| Andrew Kahn | Music Supervisor |
| Brandon Szajner | Second Assistant "A" Camera |
| Tommy Tieche | "B" Camera Operator |
| Vic Deruddere | Second Assistant "B" Camera |
| Ernesto Joven | Digital Imaging Technician |
| Steve Blazewick | Boom Operator |
| Ethan Molomut | Boom Operator |
| Sergio Gutierrez | Dolly Grip |
| Wilson Bessinger | Set Dresser |
| Mark Knightley | Construction Coordinator |
| Lygia Orta | Key Makeup Artist |
| Rita Troy | Key Hair Stylist |
| Debe Waisman | Extras Casting |
| Elliot Thompson | Dialogue Editor |
| Paul Vought | Techno Crane Operator |
| Simoné Gallon-Langton | Script Supervisor |
| Shannon Lynch | First Assistant Editor |
| Kenneth C. Mantlo | Boom Operator |
| Geoffrey D. Knoller | Key Grip |
| John Sievert | Foley Artist |
| Ron Mellegers | Foley Mixer |
| Justin Helle | Foley |
| Mike Locke | Transportation Coordinator |
| Mark Alkofer | Studio Teacher |
| Erik Sutch | Music Coordinator |
| Ryan West | Makeup Artist |
| Chip Signore | First Assistant Director (Prep) |
| Anthony Brandonisio | Post Production Supervisor |
| Ryan Patrick Bartley | Set Dresser |
| Alma Har'el | Director |
| Shia LaBeouf | Screenplay |
| Natasha Braier | Director of Photography |
| Alex Somers | Original Music Composer |
| Jennifer Venditti | Casting |
| John Papsidera | Casting |
| Chelsea Ellis Bloch | Casting |
| Kelli Barksdale | Stunts |
| Juliana Potter | Stunts |
| Amanda Hall | Stunts |
| Dennis Keiffer | Stunts |
| Gary Hymes | Stunts |
| Gabriel Nunez | Stunts |
| Mario Pérez | Stunts |
| Cole S. McKay | Stunt Driver |
| Valentine Marvel | "B" Camera Operator |
| Kevin Tent | Editorial Consultant |
| Rob King | Stunt Coordinator |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Chris Leggett | Producer |
| Anthony Brandonisio | Co-Producer |
| Linda Moran | Co-Executive Producer |
| Rafael Marmor | Executive Producer |
| Daniel Crown | Executive Producer |
| Rebecca Cammarata | Co-Producer |
| Yoni Liebling | Associate Producer |
| Fred Berger | Executive Producer |
| Bill Benenson | Executive Producer |
| Brian Kavanaugh-Jones | Producer |
| Anita Gou | Producer |
| Daniela Taplin Lundberg | Producer |
| Alma Har'el | Producer |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
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| 2024 | 4 | 23 | 39 | 12 |
| 2024 | 5 | 26 | 66 | 12 |
| 2024 | 6 | 19 | 44 | 10 |
| 2024 | 7 | 18 | 34 | 11 |
| 2024 | 8 | 15 | 32 | 8 |
| 2024 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 8 |
| 2024 | 10 | 12 | 28 | 7 |
| 2024 | 11 | 14 | 33 | 6 |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 29 | 7 |
| 2025 | 1 | 15 | 31 | 8 |
| 2025 | 2 | 10 | 17 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Trending Position
msbreviews
8.0
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 t ... op 1/3 of 2019. Rating: B+
Jun 23, 2021
maketheSWITCH
8.0
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/art ... icle/review-honey-boy-shia-labeouf-turns-his-darkest-times-into-an-artistic-masterpiece
Jun 23, 2021
tmdb15435519
9.0
Stunning. Hedges is excellent. And if we are to believe half of it, I guess we know why Shia is the way he is. ...
Jun 23, 2021