Boy Interrupted is a 2009 documentary film. It revisits the suicide of 15-year-old Evan Perry who had been battling mental illness since childhood. Using interviews and footage, the film throws light on the impact of this tragic incident on Evan’s family and loved ones. Evan’s mother, Dana Heinz Perry directed the film which garnered critical acclaim.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Boy Interrupted via streaming services such as Hulu & HBO Max.
Is Boy Interrupted available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Boy Interrupted is available to watch via streaming on Hulu & HBO Max.
At the age of 3, Evan expressed his desire to die, and at 5, he was diagnosed with depression. His first suicide attempt occurred at the age of 10 after which he was sent to a mental hospital and was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. The film depicts the family’s perspectives on the events. They open about their efforts to help Evan which included taking him to therapies and enrolling him in a mental health clinic. The film follows Evan’s family and acquaintances grieving his suicide and recounting their experiences after the incident.
The film features archival footage of Evan Perry, and appearances by Hart Perry, Dana Heinz Perry, Karen Riposo, and more.
Watch Boy Interrupted streaming via Hulu
Boy Interrupted is available to watch on Hulu.
Hulu is an all-inclusive streaming platform that contains top-notch entertainment content be it acclaimed classics, hit reality series, or original production. The service has many subscription plans which the viewers need to purchase for a smooth viewing experience. Popular titles to stream are The Confession, The Veil, The Handmaid’s Tale, Shut Eye, and Castle Rock.
You can watch via Hulu by following these steps:
- Go to Hulu.com/welcome
- Select ‘Start Your Free Trial’
- Choose a plan:
- $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year (With Ads)
- $17.99 per month (No Ads)
Hulu (With Ads) is the cheapest option, providing users access to Hulu’s streaming library with commercials. Hulu (No Ads) is the service’s premium option, providing access to its library without any advertisements. There are also several bundles available with Hulu that pair the service with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, along with Live TV plans that also include many live TV channels.
Watch Boy Interrupted streaming via HBO Max
Boy Interrupted is available to watch on HBO Max.
HBO Max (now called Max) offers viewers access to various quality content that includes popular movies, television shows, documentaries, and exclusive releases. Raised by Wolves, Gossip Girl, Station Eleven, DMZ and Julia can be streamed on Max.
You can watch via Max. formerly known as HBO Max by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
Boy Interrupted’s official synopsis is as follows:
“On the night of Oct. 2, 2005, Hart and Dana Perry’s 15-year-old son Evan jumped to his death from his New York City bedroom window. This moving film is the story, told by his filmmaker parents and others who knew him, of Evan’s life and death, and his life-long struggle with bipolar disorder. It delves into the complexity of Evan’s disease, sharing his family’s journey through the maze of mental illness. In showing how one family deals with generations of loss and grief, the film defies the stigma related to mental illness and suicide and tells a human story that touches everyone.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
