Boyhood Blu-ray

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 165 min

Rating: R

Director: Richard Linklater

Cast: Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Lorelei Linklater, Libby Villari

Studios: IFC Productions, Detour Filmproduction

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.

Special Features:

New 2K digital transfer

Supervised by director Richard Linklater, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.

New audio commentary

Featuring Linklater and nine members of the film’s cast and crew.

New documentary chronicling the film’s production

Featuring footage shot over the course of its twelve years.

New discussion

Featuring Linklater and actors Patricia Arquette and Ellar Coltrane, moderated by producer John Pierson.

New conversation

Between Coltrane and actor Ethan Hawke.

New video essay

By critic Michael Koresky about time in Linklater’s films, narrated by Coltrane.

Collection of portraits of the cast and crew

By photographer Matt Lankes, narrated with personal thoughts from Linklater, Arquette, Hawke, Coltrane, and producer Cathleen Sutherland.

PLUS: An essay by novelist Jonathan Lethem

An essay by novelist Jonathan Lethem.

Technical Specifications:

• 5.1 Surround
• DTS-HD Master Audio
• 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio