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The Boy
Summary: An American nanny is shocked that her new English family's boy is actually a life-sized doll. After she violates a list of strict rules, disturbing events make her believe that the doll is really alive.
Runtime: 1 h 37 min
MPAA: PG-13
Distributor: Showtime Networks
Movie budget: $ 10,000,000
Domestic: $ 35,819,556
International: $ 38,109,836
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