Ocean Boy

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Ocean Boy

2023,

1h 46m,

Drama

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60%

15 Reviews

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85%

Fewer than 50 Ratings

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60%

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15 Reviews

85%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

Set in the late 1980s, Ocean Boy is told through the eyes of a 13-year-old boy, Rockit. As he grapples to understand why his Mum's not coming home, Rockit embarks on a magical holiday with his father, Bosch, only to discover they're actually running from the law. Rockit finds a soulmate and then teenage love with Ash Ash, but it's the ocean that gives him the security and calm he yearns from his parents. Ultimately Rockit is a boy held by nature, a young man who wins our hearts and respect as his story unfolds. Filmed at iconic Byron Bay, against the canvas of Australia's famous east coast surf beaches and rain forests, Ocean Boy is a raw and unapologetic exploration of unconscious parenting and the deeper themes of love and relationships.

Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

Aug 19, 2022

3/5

Luke Hemsworth’s range is a revelation. This is exactly the type of film that allows him to showcase those talents.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Aug 18, 2022

3.5/5

Luke Hemsworth plays Bosch, the father. He does a superb job of making this man seem real -- so much so I wish he did more roles like this.

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Luke Buckmaster

Guardian

Aug 18, 2022

2/5

I thought I could no longer be surprised by this film’s cheesiness. I was wrong.

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Sumner Forbes

Film Threat

Feb 9, 2023

5.5/10

For those yearning for that next coming-of-age gem, you might have to go elsewhere because Ocean Boy might have strayed out too far from land.

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

Feb 8, 2023

C

Some agreeable actors, lovely locales and nifty surfing footage aren’t enough to save this meandering Australian coming-of-age tale.

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Joel Fisher

Battle Royale With Cheese

Feb 8, 2023

King is also shown to be more than capable in a story which, like his character, wants to be mature but doesn’t quite get there.

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Set in the late 1980s, Ocean Boy is told through the eyes of a 13-year-old boy, Rockit. As he grapples to understand why his Mum's not coming home, Rockit embarks on a magical holiday with his father, Bosch, only to discover they're actually running from the law. Rockit finds a soulmate and then teenage love with Ash Ash, but it's the ocean that gives him the security and calm he yearns from his parents. Ultimately Rockit is a boy held by nature, a young man who wins our hearts and respect as his story unfolds. Filmed at iconic Byron Bay, against the canvas of Australia's famous east coast surf beaches and rain forests, Ocean Boy is a raw and unapologetic exploration of unconscious parenting and the deeper themes of love and relationships.

Director: Tyler Atkins
Producer: John Schwarz, Andrew Mann, Jamie Arscott, Tyler Atkins, Cathy Flannery
Screenwriter: Tyler Atkins, Drue Metz
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Production Co: Deeper Water, Sunshine Bear Films, Black Pearl Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Australian English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 3, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 3, 2023
Runtime: 1h 46m

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