Richard Linklater’s remarkable film, shot with the same cast over twelve years, follows a boy growing up in Texas – filming across the state, from Houston and Austin to the vast desert country of Big Bend.
Where was Boyhood filmed?
Boyhood was filmed across Texas – Houston, Austin, San Marcos and the Big Bend country – over twelve years.
Every Boyhood location, explained
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Houston – the early years
Mason’s childhood used Houston, including its Museum of Natural Science.
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Austin – growing up
Later scenes used Austin and nearby San Marcos, Texas.
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Big Bend – the wide open
Camping and road scenes used the vast Big Bend country and Pedernales Falls.
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College – Alpine
The film’s final chapter used Sul Ross State University in Alpine, west Texas.
Planning a visit
Austin, Houston and the dramatic Big Bend country are all real, accessible pieces of Texas behind the film’s twelve-year journey.
Boyhood Fun Facts
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Filmed across Texas The film was shot in Houston, Austin and the Big Bend country.
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Twelve years of filming Linklater shot the film with the same cast over twelve years.
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A boy grows up on screen Star Ellar Coltrane literally grows from child to young adult in the film.
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Arquette won an Oscar Patricia Arquette won an Academy Award as Mason’s mother.
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A unique experiment The twelve-year shoot made it one of cinema’s most ambitious projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Boyhood filmed?
Across Texas – Houston, Austin, San Marcos and the Big Bend country – over twelve years.
Was it really filmed over 12 years?
Yes – Linklater shot it with the same cast across twelve years.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Austin, Houston and Big Bend are all accessible.
Who directed Boyhood?
Richard Linklater.
Who stars in Boyhood?
Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke.
