Boyhood · written by Richard Linklater · 2014

Mason thanks Carol for coming to his graduation, and she apologizes that Lee cannot attend.

Scene 146 of 160 · ≈ 1 min on screen · Act three

Mason
Carol
Samantha
Abby

Act oneAct twoAct three

Begins 2:38 into a 3:02 film

The story so farBefore scene 146

As his mother’s homes and relationships change, Mason grows from a restless child into a young photographer learning to choose his own direction before leaving for college.

Scenes 1–11
Mason’s world is a child’s local orbit of school, siblings, play, and a family not yet displaced.
Scenes 12–23
The move exposes Mason’s wish to keep his friends and stay connected to his absent father while Olivia seeks a more secure life.
Scenes 24–74
Mason enters successive new family arrangements: Dad’s return, Olivia’s marriage to Bill, and finally escape from Bill’s house.
Scenes 75–123
He adapts to new homes and schools, tests independence with friends and work, and develops an eye for photography.
Scenes 124–138
Mason names what makes him feel alive, draws closer to Sheena, and reaches a first sustained intimacy with her.
Just before
Scene 143
At Olivia's house, Dad and Annie arrive for Mason's graduation party and joke about being in enemy territory.
Scene 144
Guests prepare food in the kitchen as Mason and Nick enter the graduation party.
Scene 145
The group cheers Mason as he arrives, then poses for graduation photos; Grandma congratulates Mason and Nick.
Scene 146
This scene

146INT. LIVING ROOM - GRADUATION PARTY - CONTINUOUS

The guests help themselves to the array of dishes and appetizers on the table. Buffet style. Mason drifts into a conversation with Carol and her daughter Abbey.

MASON

Can't believe you guys came all this

way. It means a lot to me.

CAROL

We wouldn't have missed it for

anything! I'm so proud of you.

Congratulations. I'm really sorry

that Lee couldn't be here. He's on

his Senior Trip.

MASON

No, no. Tell him I said hi.

CAROL

I will.

SAMANTHA

Abby, I didn't even recognize you.

How old are you now?

ABBY

I'm thirteen.

SAMANTHA

Wow.

Mason's boss, Mr. Wood, enters.