

Beautiful Boy
After he and his first wife separate, journalist David Sheff struggles to help their teenage son, who goes from experimenting with drugs to becoming devastatingly addicted to methamphetamine.
Critics Sentiment
Nic survives overdose, reconciles with David, credits reveal recovery
Nic relapses with Lauren after visiting David's family
The film drops to its lowest point during Nic's relapse with Lauren, then surges dramatically upward for the hospital reconciliation and hopeful ending credits.
Beautiful Boy maintains generally positive sentiment throughout, anchored by consistently praised performances from Carell and Chalamet. The film peaks with its hopeful ending and credits sequence, which multiple critics called the best part of the movie. While some middle sections were criticized for lacking sufficient emotional impact or focusing too heavily on the father's perspective, the authentic portrayal of addiction's cyclical nature and the powerful lead performances kept most reviewers engaged.
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Steve Carell
David Sheff

Timothée Chalamet
Nic Sheff

Maura Tierney
Karen Barbour

Amy Ryan
Vicki Sheff

Christian Convery
Jasper Sheff

Oakley Bull
Daisy Sheff

Kaitlyn Dever
Lauren

Stefanie Scott
Julia

Julian Works
Gack

Jack Dylan Grazer
12-Year-Old Nic Sheff

Zachary Rifkin
8-Year-Old Nic Sheff

Kue Lawrence
5-Year-Old Nic Sheff

Timothy Hutton
Dr. Brown

Amy Forsyth
Diane

Andre Royo
Spencer

Ricky Low
Destiny

LisaGay Hamilton
Rose

Carlton Wilborn
Vince

Amy Aquino
Annie Goldblum

Marypat Farrell
Julia's Mother
Crew
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