Boyhood is a 2014 film directed by Richard Linklater that was filmed over 12 years to capture the growth of its main character from age 6 to 18. It was an unconventional production with no completed script and intermittent filming each year. Post-production took 2 years. Despite risks from the long-term commitment and lack of agreements, the film was critically acclaimed with a Metacritic score of 100. It earned $46.4 million globally from its limited theatrical release.