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Boy Kills World

Boy Kills World is a 2023 dystopian action film directed by Moritz Mohr.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Boy Kills World is a 2023 dystopian action film directed by Moritz Mohr. It stars Bill Skarsgård as Boy, a deaf-mute young man who is trained as a fighter and seeks revenge against the ruling Van Der Koy family after his family is killed.

Premise

The film follows Boy, a deaf and mute survivor whose family is murdered by the Van Der Koy dynasty. He is trained by a shaman and later pursues revenge in a brutal dystopian city.

Production and release

Boy Kills World was directed by Moritz Mohr and written by Tyler Burton Smith, Arend Remmers, and Mohr. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2023 and reached U.S. theaters in April 2024.

Cast and characters

Bill Skarsgård plays Boy, while Jessica Rothe and Michelle Dockery are among the principal supporting cast. Famke Janssen portrays Hilda Van Der Koy, a central antagonist.

Style and genre

The film is described as an action-comedy or action-thriller with highly stylized, ultraviolent combat and a dystopian setting.

Key facts

  • The film is a dystopian action thriller with strong revenge and martial-arts elements.
  • Bill Skarsgård plays Boy, a deaf-mute protagonist trained to become an assassin.
  • The story centers on Boy’s campaign against the Van Der Koy family, who rule a violent post-apocalyptic society.
  • The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2023.
  • It was released in U.S. cinemas in April 2024.
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Canadian context

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2023, giving it an early Canadian connection.[2]

Frequently asked questions

What is Boy Kills World about?
It follows Boy, a deaf-mute fighter-in-training, as he seeks revenge on the ruling family that murdered his family in a dystopian city.
Who directed Boy Kills World?
Moritz Mohr directed the film.
Who stars in Boy Kills World?
Bill Skarsgård stars as Boy, with Jessica Rothe and Michelle Dockery in major roles.
When was Boy Kills World released?
It premiered in 2023 and was released in U.S. cinemas in April 2024.
What genre is Boy Kills World?
It is generally described as a dystopian action film, action-thriller, or action-comedy.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13923084/
    Supports: Director, writers, cast, and basic plot description.
  2. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Kills_World
    Supports: Premiere at TIFF 2023 and U.S. release timing.
  3. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/boy-kills-world-movie-review-2024
    Supports: Plot context, dystopian setting, and villainous annual culling.
  4. IGN — https://www.ign.com/movies/boy-kills-world
    Supports: Genre and lead character description.
  5. Variety — https://variety.com/2024/film/reviews/boy-kills-world-review-bills-skarsgard-1235981327/
    Supports: Character details, plot elements, and style description.
  6. YouTube (official trailer) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tztCsUyiQv8
    Supports: Starring cast and theatrical release timing.
  7. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/nf/title/81691567
    Supports: Synopsis, cast, and genre labels.
  8. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/au/movie/boy-kills-world/umc.cmc.24g0poo6rgv8d1eeoifqdgppt
    Supports: Runtime, director, and synopsis.