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Boy Erased (2018)

Let's discuss the 2018 biographical drama film based on Garrard Conley's 2016 memoir, in which the son of a Baptist preacher unwillingly participates in a church-supported gay conversion program after being forcibly outed to his parents.

Directed by Joel Edgerton.

Starring: Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Joel Edgerton, Flea, Joe Alwyn, Xavier Dolan, Troye Sivan and Cherry Jones.

I liked a lot the film and I think Lucas should've been nominated at the Academy Awards for best actor. I would've like Jared to end up being boyfriend with Xavier Dolan's character (mostly to save him from himself).

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by Anonymousreply 1August 29, 2025 7:57 PM

I saw it - I liked it. Very good film, but not necessarily great.

A lot of infuriating and uncomfortable scenes. As a gay person, I didn't find much of it to be new or fresh - we've known about these conversion camps for over 25 years and have read all of the articles and hypocrisy.

I guess this film was for straights who don't know - or parents of gay kids.

It seemed like rehashing stuff that all gays already knew and have read about time after time after time.

by Anonymousreply 1August 29, 2025 7:57 PM
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