iBoy

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iBoy

Released Jan 27, 2017

1h 31m

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Sci-Fi

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A teenager (Bill Milner) wakes from a coma to discover that fragments from his broken smartphone have been embedded into his brain and turned him into an actualized app with super human powers.

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Critics Consensus

iBoy's original premise and Maisie Williams' strong performance aren't enough to overwrite a clichéd narrative, too-serious tone, and overall glitchy execution.

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Tristram Fane Saunders

Daily Telegraph (UK)

The film's secret superhero is Maisie Williams as Lucy.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 29, 2017

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Ellie Walker-Arnott

Time Out

iBoy is a sparky film, embedded in London's cheek-by-jowl world of wealth and poverty. It's also a dark teen drama, peppered with brutal beatings, gang rape, drugs and dead bodies.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 25, 2017

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

There is a persistent and disconcerting joylessness about this.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 25, 2017

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Jimmy Donnellan

Cultured Vultures

Despite a long list of issues, iBoy's familiarity means it's a safe, enjoyable watch. It's never going to be challenging any of its inspirations, but as far as escapism goes, it's a winner.

Rated: 6/10

Oct 9, 2019

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Jorge Loser

Espinof

As a film is something lame, insufficient, almost because of its condition as an instant consumer product, is very much in line with the philosophy of the new online culture it recreates. [Full Review in Spanish]

Aug 16, 2019

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Pablo O. Scholz

Clarín

It's a teen thriller, practically aimed at that audience, but includes fights... bullying and, yes, a romantic story. [Full review in Spanish]

Apr 30, 2018

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Aun M

iBoy is a film that takes a high-concept sci-fi premise and reduces it to a sluggish, cliché-ridden thriller that feels like a patchwork of better movies you've already seen. The plot quickly devolves into a standard, by-the-numbers revenge story, offering no new twists or intellectual depth to its central conceit. It's a premise we've seen explored with more intelligence and style in films like Lucy (with its unlocked brain potential) and even the classic connection themes of E.T., but without any of their charm or excitement. is a missed opportunity. It takes an interesting nugget of an idea but fails to develop it in any meaningful way, instead relying on a tired revenge plot that has been done countless times before. The slow pacing, weak performances, and complete lack of originality make this a forgettable entry in the sci-fi genre. You're better off rewatching any of the films it tries to emulate.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/19/25

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Steven t

A pretty good sci-fi film and I am not a big fan of that genra.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/13/24

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Sam W

A gritty down to earth revenge drama set on a UK council estate. Good visual effects, but with no side effects from using his power, it lacks some personal struggle and apart from this gimmick, it's not much different to any other hacker movie. The plot's predictable but keeps your interest and although the presentation is low key and the stakes are low, it comes together nicely for the finale. The acting's understated with an awkwardness only teens could deliver, but it gives a quick glimpse behind the curtain of our digitally connected world.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/10/23

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breno g

Special Effects: 0,5/Sound Effects: 0,5/Acting: 0,0/Story: 0,5

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

This film is a fantasy for teens agers. A boy after an assault got superpowers and he used it for good. I found it very interesting . And I recommend you to see it before any judgment.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

i liked this movie it had bullying with revenge and a little bit of teenage romance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Synopsis

A teenager (Bill Milner) wakes from a coma to discover that fragments from his broken smartphone have been embedded into his brain and turned him into an actualized app with super human powers.

Director: Adam Randall
Producer: Nate Bolotin, Emily Leo, Gail Mutrux, Oliver Roskill, Lucan Toh
Screenwriter: Joe Barton
Distributor: XYZ Films
Production Co: XYZ Films, Wigwam Films, Pretty Pictures
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 27, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 13, 2017
Runtime: 1h 31m

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