Boy Swallows Universe (2024)

Crime · Drama · Mystery

A young boy growing up in the suburbs of 1980s Brisbane faces the harsh realities of life — and the looming dangers that threaten his family.

IMDb rating: 7.9 (22,987 votes)
Episode average: 7.9 matches the IMDb rating
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Phoebe Tonkin Frances Bell
Lee Tiger Halley Gus Bell

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

7.87 avg 7 episodes 7.3 → 7.8 57 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Boy Smells Rat	7.3	687
2	Boy Gets Chop	7.8	568
3	Run Boy Run	7.9	520
4	Boy Loses Dad	8.3	559
5	Boy Takes Flight	8.2	504
6	Boy Seeks Work	7.8	492
7	Boy Meets End	7.8	566