Boyhood

1. The joys and pitfalls of growing up are seen through the eyes of a child named Mason (Ellar Coltrane), his parents (Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke) and his sister (Lorelei Linklater). Vignettes, filmed with the same cast over the course of 12 years, capture family meals, road trips, birthday parties, graduations and other important milestones. Songs from Coldplay, Arcade Fire and other artists capture the time period. Directed by Richard Linklater.
3. Initial release: July 11, 2014 (USA)
4. Director: Richard Linklater
5. Running time: 166 minutes
6. Awards: Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama
7. Nominations: Academy Award for Best Picture