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The Boy with Green Hair (1948): movie guide
The Boy with Green Hair (1948) is a Drama, Comedy, Family running about 82 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.2/10 from 69 votes. Notable cast includes Pat O'Brien, Robert Ryan, Barbara Hale, Dean Stockwell. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1948-11-26
- Runtime: 82 min
- TMDB: 6.2/10
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Family
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1948-11-26
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What is The Boy with Green Hair about?
Peter, an orphaned boy, is adopted by Gramp Frye after his parents are killed in Europe while doing war relief work. The boy feels safe with his new caretaker, but when he is taunted for being an orphan, he gets demoralized. The next day Peter wakes up with green hair. Embarrassed and further ridiculed, Peter seeks solace in a nearby forest. To his surprise, he finds other orphans in the woods, who encourage him to spread news of the injustices of war.
Cast highlights
The Boy with Green Hair features Pat O'Brien, Robert Ryan, Barbara Hale, Dean Stockwell, Richard Lyon, Walter Catlett. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1948-11-26. Runtime: 82 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (69 votes). Genres: Drama, Comedy, Family. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Boy with Green Hair?
- The Boy with Green Hair is listed as Drama, Comedy, Family on TMDB.
- How long is The Boy with Green Hair?
- The Boy with Green Hair runs about 82 minutes.
- Who stars in The Boy with Green Hair?
- Cast highlights include Pat O'Brien, Robert Ryan, Barbara Hale, Dean Stockwell, Richard Lyon, Walter Catlett.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Boy with Green Hair?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
