The Exploding Boy (2023)
The Exploding Boy (2023), directed by Ian Southworth, starring Parris Bates and Kae Burris.
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Synopsis
Alex Silver is a talented but angsty teen who dreams of becoming the next Jim Henson. Unfortunately, his life is no happy puppet show. His dad is overbearing, his school is oppressive, and even people in the neighborhood seem out to get him. But everything changes when Julius, a mysterious transfer student, enters his life.
- Ian SouthworthDirector
- Monty WolfeDirector, Editing, Producer, Writer
Trivia
- The production budget was US$ 4.000.
- It premiered on March 22, 2023, a Wednesday.
- It runs 1h23 — short for a feature film.
- This film's quiz has 9 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- BudgetUS$ 4,000
- StatusReleased
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Cast
- Parris Bates
- Kae Burris
- Abel Cosentino
- Isis Eggleston
- Ashmon Jibben
- Laura Schwartz
- Adrienne Sparks
- Myndi Stalnaker
- Bradley Thomas Stephens
- Justin Zheng
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Crew
- Ian Southworth Director
- Monty Wolfe Director
- Monty Wolfe Editing
- Monty Wolfe Producer
- Monty Wolfe Writer
Questions about this film
What is The Exploding Boy about?
The Exploding Boy: Alex Silver is a talented but angsty teen who dreams of becoming the next Jim Henson. Unfortunately, his life is no happy puppet show. His dad is overbearing, his school is oppressive, and even people in the neighborhood seem out to get him. But everything changes when Julius, a mysterious transfer student, enters his…
Who directed The Exploding Boy?
The Exploding Boy was directed by Ian Southworth and Monty Wolfe in 2023.
Who stars in The Exploding Boy?
The cast of The Exploding Boy includes Parris Bates, Kae Burris, Abel Cosentino, Isis Eggleston and Ashmon Jibben.
How long is The Exploding Boy?
The Exploding Boy runs for 83 minutes, or 1h23.
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