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DRAMA . 1984 . 1h 31m . 6.9/10

The Stone Boy_

"In one fatal moment he stood alone. His silence so loud it was deafening."

12-year-old Arnold Hillerman and his 17-year-old brother Eugene live with their family on a farm in Montana. In an accident, Eugene is killed by Arnold's gun. Isolated from emotions he cannot comprehend, Arnold now has to come to terms with his grieving family - including his father, mother, hostile uncle, and grandfather - while his family has to come to terms with Arnold.

Starring Jason Presson, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close
Box Office $261K
6.9/10
Rating
$261K
Box Office
1h 31m
Runtime
1984
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In one fatal moment he stood alone. His silence so loud it was deafening.

12-year-old Arnold Hillerman and his 17-year-old brother Eugene live with their family on a farm in Montana. In an accident, Eugene is killed by Arnold's gun. Isolated from emotions he cannot comprehend, Arnold now has to come to terms with his grieving family - including his father, mother, hostile uncle, and grandfather - while his family has to come to terms with Arnold.

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Cast
Jason Presson stars as Arnold Hillerman in The Stone Boy.
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Year context
The Stone Boy was released 42 years ago in 1984.
Overview
12-year-old Arnold Hillerman and his 17-year-old brother Eugene live with their family on a farm in Montana. In an accident, Eugene is killed by Arnold's gun...
The Stone Boy is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 31m.

CAST (20)

Jason Presson
Jason Presson
Arnold Hillerman
Robert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Joe Hillerman
Glenn Close
Glenn Close
Ruth Hillerman
SR
Susan Rinell
Nora Hillerman
Dean Cain
Dean Cain
Eugene Hillerman
Wilford Brimley
Wilford Brimley
George Jansen
Frederic Forrest
Frederic Forrest
Andy Jansen
Cindy Fisher
Cindy Fisher
Amalie
Gail Youngs
Gail Youngs
Lu Jansen
TP
Tim Phillips
Chuck
Linda Hamilton
Linda Hamilton
Eva Crescent Moon Lady
Tom Waits
Tom Waits
Petrified man at carnival (uncredited)
Mary Ellen Trainor
Mary Ellen Trainor
Doris Simms
KA
Kenneth Anderson
Sheriff #1
JL
John L. Strandell
Sheriff #2
TD
Tom Duncan
Sheriff McDuff
DD
Dana Duffy
Margaret Matthews
QR
Quentin Rhodes
Clint Matthews
MM
Mark Melander
Clancy Matthews
RP
Ron Presson
Amalie's Uncle

BOX OFFICE

$261K
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (8 votes)
Box Office
$261,033

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Stone Boy about?
12-year-old Arnold Hillerman and his 17-year-old brother Eugene live with their family on a farm in Montana. In an accident, Eugene is killed by Arnold's gun. Isolated from emotions he cannot comprehend, Arnold now has to come to terms with his grieving family - including his father, mother, hostile uncle, and grandfather - while his family has to come to terms with Arnold.
How long is The Stone Boy?
The Stone Boy has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in The Stone Boy?
The cast of The Stone Boy includes Jason Presson, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Susan Rinell, Dean Cain.
How much did The Stone Boy make at the box office?
The Stone Boy earned $261,033 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of The Stone Boy?
The Stone Boy has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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