History Film / HoneyBoy

Otis is based on [=LaBeouf=] himself (down to select scenes of Otis' acting being ''heavily'' reminiscent of [[Series/EvenStevens past]] [[Film/{{Transformers}} works]] of his), and [=LaBeouf=]'s character is based on his own father, with the film's title being based on a real childhood nickname his father gave him. This marks his first feature writing credit, as well as Har'el's feature directorial debut.

Otis is based on [=LaBeouf=] himself (down to select scenes of Otis' acting being ''heavily'' reminiscent of [[Series/EvenStevens past]] [[Film/{{Transformers}} works]] of his), and [=LaBeouf=]'s character is based on his own father, with the film's title being his father's real childhood nickname for him. This marks his first feature writing credit, as well as Har'el's feature directorial debut.

''Honey Boy'' premiered at UsefulNotes/{{Sundance}} early in the year before being picked up by Creator/AmazonStudios for distribution.

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler:Otis seems to make peace with his past and goes on to better himself..but it's pretty clear the scars of his father's abuse will continue to linger on him for a long time]].

* [[spoiler: KarmaHoudini: James. It's unknown what ''became'' of him following Otis becoming an actor, but considering the ending's final scene, it's implied he passed away before Otis could finally lay down all the trauma he inflicted on him.]]

* RomanAClef: Shia [=LeBeouf=] based the story off of his own life experiences with his father. Otis stands in for [=LeBeouf=] and Otis's father, James, stands in for [=LeBeouf=]'s father.

->'''James:''' How do you think it feels to have my son paying me? How do you think that feels?
->'''Otis:''' You wouldn't be here if I didn't pay you.

''Honey Boy'' is a 2019 indie drama film directed by Alma Har'el. It follows the story of Otis Lort (Creator/LucasHedges), a problematic young actor in rehab, though the bulk of it is told in flashbacks that show Otis as a struggling child actor ({{Creator/Noah Jupe}}) living with his abusive, former rodeo clown father James (Creator/ShiaLaBeouf).

''Honey Boy'' premiered at Sandbox/{{Sundance}} early in the year before being picked up by Creator/AmazonStudios for distribution.

Otis is based on [=LaBeouf=] himself (down to select scenes of his acting being ''heavily'' reminiscent of [[Series/EvenStevens past]] [[Film/{{Transformers}} works]] of his), and [=LaBeouf=]'s character is based on his own father, with the film's title being his father's real childhood nickname for him. This marks his first feature writing credit, as well as Har'el's feature directorial debut.

Otis is based on [=LaBeouf=] himself (down to select scenes of his acting being ''heavily'' reminiscent of [[Series/EvenStevens past]] [[Film/{{Transformers}} works]] of his), and [=LaBeouf=]'s character is based on his own father (with the film's title being his father's real childhood nickname for him). This marks his first feature writing credit, as well as Har'el's feature directorial debut.

''Honey Boy'' is a 2019 indie drama film directed by Alma Har'el. It follows the story of Otis (Creator/LucasHedges), a problematic young actor in rehab, though the bulk of it is told in flashbacks that show Otis as a struggling child actor ({{Creator/Noah Jupe}}) living with his abusive, former rodeo clown father James (Creator/ShiaLaBeouf).

The film is notable for being written by [=LaBeouf=] as a form of therapy in court-mandated rehab where he discovered he was suffering from PTSD. Otis is based on [=LaBeouf=] himself, and [=LaBeouf=]'s character is based on his own father (with the film's title being his father's real childhood nickname for him). This marks his first feature writing credit, as well as Har'el's feature directorial debut.

''Honey Boy'' is a 2019 indie drama film directed by Alma Har'el. It follows the story of Otis (Creator/LucasHedges), a problematic young actor in rehab, though the bulk of it is told in flashbacks that show Otis as a struggling child actor ([[Creator/Noah Jupe]]) living with his abusive, former rodeo clown father James (Creator/ShiaLaBeouf).

''Honey Boy'' is a 2019 indie drama film directed by Alma Har'el. It follows the story of Otis (Creator/LucasHedges), a problematic young actor in rehab, though the bulk of it is told in flashbacks that show Otis as a struggling child actor (Creator/Noah Jupe) living with his abusive, former rodeo clown father James (Creator/ShiaLaBeouf).

''Honey Boy'' is a 2019 indie drama film directed by Alma Har'el. It follows the story of Otis (Creator/LucasHedges), a problematic young actor in rehab, though the bulk of it is told in flashbacks that show Otis as a struggling child actor (Noah Jupe) living with his abusive, former rodeo clown father James (Creator/ShiaLaBeouf).

''Honey Boy'' is a 2019 indie-drama film directed by Alma Har'el. It follows the story of Otis (Creator/LucasHedges), a problematic young actor in rehab, though the bulk of it is told in flashbacks that show Otis as a struggling child actor (Noah Jupe) living with his abusive, former rodeo clown father, James (Creator/ShiaLaBeouf).

The film is notable for being written by [=LaBeouf=] in court-mandated rehab where he discovered he was suffering from PTSD. Otis is based on [=LaBeouf=] himself, and [=LaBeouf=]'s character is based on his own father. This marks his first feature writing credit, as well as Har'el's feature directorial debut.

* BrokenBird: Otis fits the bill, with most of the film exploring how he became to develop his SourOutsideSadInside.

* RapidFireNo: The film starts out with Otis giving one of these on set, which is a nod to Shia [=LaBeouf=]'s own career.

* SourOutsideSadInside: By the time he's become a young adult and successful actor, Otis has developed a toxic lifestyle that ultimately leads him to court-mandated rehab.

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler:James seems to make peace with his past and goes on to better himself..but it's pretty clear the scars of his father's abuse will continue to linger on him for a long time]].

* BlackBestFriend: Otis's only friend in rehab appears to be Percy.

* [[spoiler: BittersweetEnding: James seems to make peace with his past and goes on to better himself..but it's pretty clear the scars of his father's abuse will continue to linger on him for a long time]].

* HookerWithAHeartOfGold: Otis's neighbor, with whom he develops a genuine bond.

''Honey Boy'' is a 2019 indie-drama film directed by Alma Har'el. It follows the story of Otis (Creator/LucasHedges), a problematic young actor in rehab, though the bulk of it is told in flashbacks that show Otis as a struggling child actor (Noah Jupe) living with his abusive, former rodeo clown father (Creator/ShiaLaBeouf).

* AbusiveParents: Basically the subject of the film is the abuse Otis' father put him through and how it still affects him ten years later.
* BlackBestFriend: Otis' only friend in rehab appears to be Percy.

* HatesTheirParent: Otis lives in fear of his fathers' outbursts, and by the end, it's clear that their relationship has deteriorated beyond repair.
* HookerWithAHeartOfGold: Otis' neighbor, with whom he develops a genuine bond.
* ParentsAsPeople: Otis' dad is displayed in all his flawed, abusive glory.

The film is notable for being written by [=LaBeouf=] in court-mandated rehab where he discovered he was suffering from PTSD. Otis is based on [=LaBeouf=] himself, and [=LaBeouf=]'s character is based on his own father.