'' Boyhood '' premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and was released theatrically on July 11 , 2014 . The film competed in the main competition section of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival , where Linklater won the Silver Bear for Best Director . It received universal acclaim from critics , earning praise for its performances , emotional depth , and characters . It was also nominated for five Golden Globe Awards , winning Best Motion Picture – Drama , Best Director , and Best Supporting Actress for Arquette ; five BAFTA awards , winning for Best Director and Best Film ; and six Academy Awards , winning Best Supporting Actress for Arquette
2014 Sundance Film Festival
2014 Sundance Film Festival
Boyhood (film)