Honey Boy
sweet as honey.
Directed by Alma Har'el
Produced by Stay Gold Features, Delirio Films
A raw, intimate portrait of childhood trauma and the long struggle to reconcile with an abusive, addicted parent, grounded in autobiographical pain.
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.
Genres
Where to watch
- StreamPrime Video
- AdsPrime Video, Amazon MX Player
Questions people ask
Is Honey Boy sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Honey Boy scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Honey Boy violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Honey Boy easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Honey Boy end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Honey Boy, and what each one shares →
Like Honey Boy
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Honey Boy
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Honey Boy, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Honey Boy, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Honey Boy, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
