Golden Boy

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Golden Boy

2018

1h 43m

Drama

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

James is saved from a doomed nonexistence by a wealthy businessman, but he is not ready to navigate the world he is introduced to.

Carey-Ann Pawsey

Orca Sound

Oct 6, 2019

3/5

While the story is plenty active and interesting, it almost has a feeling of a helter skelter attempt at realism.

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

Sep 19, 2019

3/5

[Stoney Westmoreland] biggest challenge lies in elevating what is basically a pulp novel plot, and to the extent that he does so, he has his cast to thank.

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Jun 20, 2018

3/5

Performances are relaxed and realistic, never over-egging the more extreme elements that flutter around within each scene.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Feb 14, 2026

Golden Boy attempts to explore heavy themes like addiction, identity, and complicated relationships, but the execution feels uneven and underdeveloped. While the subject matter itself is relevant and meaningful, the screenplay struggles to connect its emotional beats into a cohesive story. Instead of building depth, the film moves from one intense moment to another without proper development, leaving the narrative feeling fragmented. The direction lacks refinement, with pacing and staging that make the film feel smaller than it aims to be. Performances, particularly from the lead, come across as overly intense and at times distracting, making it difficult to fully invest in the character. Ultimately, Golden Boy feels disjointed and subpar, failing to turn strong themes into a compelling cinematic experience, and it lacks the emotional payoff needed to justify its ambition.

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Synopsis

James is saved from a doomed nonexistence by a wealthy businessman, but he is not ready to navigate the world he is introduced to.

Director: Stoney Westmoreland
Producer: Jhon Doria, Bree Irvin, Steven Tylor O'Connor, Ted Stevenson
Screenwriter: Jonathan Browning, Mark Elias
Production Co: DFM Creative
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 12, 2019
Runtime: 1h 43m

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