The film “Beautiful Boy” was released in 2018 and it is a biographic drama. It revolves around the memoirs of a father and son, David and Nic Sheff, highlighting the trials of addiction, relapse, and recovery over years. The film was directed by Felix van Groeningen and has notable actors like Steve Carell and Maura Tierney.
Where it Filmed?
“Beautiful Boy” was filmed in various locations across the USA. The shooting was conducted in places like Marin County and San Francisco in California, plus University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Other locations include Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the Henry Ohlhoff House located at 601 Steiner Street, both in San Francisco.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Steve Carell | David Sheff |
| Maura Tierney | Karen Barbour |
| Jack Dylan Grazer | Nic Sheff (12 Years Old) |
| Oakley Bull | Daisy Sheff |
| Christian Convery | Jasper Sheff |
| Timothée Chalamet | Nic Sheff |
| Amy Aquino | Annie Goldblum |
| Carlton Wilborn | Vince |
| Stefanie Scott | Julia |
| Marypat Farrell | Julia’s Mother |
| Timothy Hutton | Dr. Brown |
| Amy Forsyth | Diane |
| Kue Lawrence | Nic Sheff (5 Years Old) |
| Cheska Corona | Kid |
| Mandeiya Flory | Kid |
| Martha T. Newman | Flight Attendant |
| Minerva García | Nurse @ Bellevue |
| Nikki Snipper | Airline Attendant |
| Amy Ryan | Vicki |
| Andre Royo | Spencer |
| Anastasia Leddick | Speaker @ 12 Step Meeting |
| Zachary Rifkin | Nic Sheff (8 yrs old) |
| Edward Fletcher | Minister |
| Justin Townes Earle | Wedding Guest |
| Seann Gallagher | Father @ Graduation |
| Brooklin Thacher | Principal @ Graduation |
| Kaitlyn Dever | Lauren |
| Julian Works | Gack |
| Sasha Kelly Jackson | EMT |
| Tom Beyer | Meeting Leader |
| LisaGay Hamilton | Rose |
| Jeff Adler | Smileyman (uncredited) |
| Moises Amaya | Haight-Ashbury Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Ford Austin | Rolling Stone editor (uncredited) |
| Kevin Courtney Black | Driver (uncredited) |
| David Blount-Porter | Recovering Addict (uncredited) |
| Arwen Boatman-Vazquez | School Kid Singing (uncredited) |
| John-Paul Boatman-Vazquez | School Kid Singing (uncredited) |
| Liberty Bradford | Al-Anon Attendee (uncredited) |
| Cabran E. Chamberlain | Haight-Ashbury Local (uncredited) |
| Tom Choi | Lecturer (uncredited) |
| Carl Collanus | Family Member (uncredited) |
| Julian Crouser | Skateboarder (uncredited) |
| Dylan Kento Curtis | Middle School Student (uncredited) |
| Sam Dillon | Big Guy’s Son (uncredited) |
| Emmet Flores | Rehab Patient (uncredited) |
| Adi Freeman | Entrepreneur (uncredited) |
| Douglas Gawoski | Graduation Parent (uncredited) |
| Sofia Guglielmelli | Middle School Friend (uncredited) |
| Kevin Hawley | Toothless Johnny (uncredited) |
| Rodney J. Hobbs | Recovery Doctor (uncredited) |
| Audrey Genevieve Holland | Rehab Patient (uncredited) |
| Frederick Lawrence | Big Guy (uncredited) |
| John Lobato | Driver (uncredited) |
| Ricky Low | Destiny (uncredited) |
| Krissy Lu | High School Graduate (uncredited) |
| Carlee Maciel | Daisy Age 10 (uncredited) |
| Mary Lu Marr | Haight-Ashbury Local (uncredited) |
| Brett Matthews | Sheriff (uncredited) |
| Michael Patrick McGill | Locksmith (uncredited) |
| Morgonn McMichael | Lisa Pinero – High School Graduate (uncredited) |
| David Mendenhall | Rocker (uncredited) |
| Monterey Morrissey | School Teacher (uncredited) |
| Lourdes Nadres | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Kelly Needleman | Graduate (uncredited) |
| Steve Warky Nunez | Hippie (uncredited) |
| Christina Billisi Ramos | Party Attendee (uncredited) |
| Jeff Redlick | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Lily Steinmetz | Middle School Friend (uncredited) |
| Dylan Thiffault | Teenage Jasper (uncredited) |
| Etienne Vick | Tenderloin Leopard Coat Wino (uncredited) |
| Jimi Wheeler | Drug Dealer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Beautiful Boy” was based on the memoirs of a real-life father and son, David and Nic Sheff.
- Steve Carell played the character of David Sheff while different actors portrayed Nic Sheff at various ages.
- The film was nominated for a BAFTA Film Award, and received 10 wins and 30 nominations at other awards events.
- Maura Tierney played the character of Karen Barbour in the film.
- The film highlights the struggles of a family with addiction over several years.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Marin County, California, USA
- Latitude: 38.083403
- Longitude: -122.7633036
- Place ID: ChIJ82aOMnyhhYARHLRVUdyH0As
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Marin County, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7749295
- Longitude: -122.4194155
- Place ID: ChIJIQBpAG2ahYAR_6128GcTUEo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0223519
- Longitude: -118.285117
- Place ID: ChIJ7aVxnOTHwoARxKIntFtakKo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Henry Ohlhoff House 601 Steiner Street San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.774868
- Longitude: -122.433055
- Place ID: ChIJ87KOxK-BhYARILUCu7sqzII
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 601 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
