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The Exploding Boy
The Exploding Boy

The Exploding Boy

Genres

Comedy

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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.

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Budget

$4000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

83 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

22 March 2023

Country

United States of America

Cast

Parris Bates

Parris Bates

Kae Burris

Kae Burris

Abel Cosentino

Abel Cosentino

Isis Eggleston

Isis Eggleston

Ashmon Jibben

Ashmon Jibben

Laura Schwartz

Laura Schwartz

Adrienne Sparks

Adrienne Sparks

Myndi Stalnaker

Myndi Stalnaker

Bradley Thomas Stephens

Bradley Thomas Stephens

Justin Zheng

Justin Zheng

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