Directed by William Brent Bell and written by Stacey Menear, The Boy (2016) is a horror thriller movie. It tells the story of a nanny, who learns that the eight-year-old kid of her new English family is actually a life-sized doll. Soon, she starts to encounter unsettling things that lead her to think the doll is genuine after disobeying the family’s severe rules. The movie’s eerie plot sends chills and adds up to the horror in a perfect way.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Boy (2016) via streaming services such as Paramount Plus with Showtime.
Is The Boy (2016) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Boy (2016) is available to watch via streaming on Paramount Plus with Showtime.
Greta Evans travels to the UK to work as a nanny for the elderly couple. They introduce her to their son who is actually a doll named Brahms. The couple had set many rules for his care which are properly communicated to Greta. She initially ignores the rules and strange events occur, leading her to suspect the doll might be alive.
Greta learns the real Brahms died a gruesome death 20 years back and starts taking the rules seriously after eerie incidents grow around her. At the same time, she bonds with Malcolm, the local grocer, who reveals disturbing details about Brahms.
The cast of the film includes Rupert Evans, Diana Hardcastle, Jim Norton, Lauren Cohan, Jett Klyne, James Russell, and Ben Robson.
Watch The Boy (2016) streaming via Paramount Plus with Showtime
The Boy (2016) is available to watch on Paramount Plus with Showtime. The streaming platform offers an impressive array of horror entertainment, perfect for fans seeking eerie thrills. Notable titles include A Quiet Place, The Ring, Paranormal Activity, Pet Sematary, and The Others, providing plenty of chilling experiences for horror enthusiasts.
You can watch via Paramount Plus by following these steps:
- Go to ParamountPlus.com
- Select ‘Try It Free’
- Choose your plan:
- $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year (Essential)
- $11.99 per month or $199.99 per year (with SHOWTIME)
- Enter your personal information and create your account
The Paramount Plus Essential plan includes tens of thousands of episodes and movies, the NFL on CBS, the UEFA Champions League, 24/7 news coverage with CBS News, and limited ads.
Furthermore, the Paramount Plus with SHOWTIME plan includes all of the above, removes the ads except in limited circumstances, and also includes SHOWTIME originals, movies, and sports along with CBS live TV and college football. Nonetheless, you’re able to download shows to your mobile device.
The synopsis of The Boy (2016) reads:
“A young American woman takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, soon discovering that the family’s eight-year-old son is a life-sized doll that comes with a list of strict rules.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
