

National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
I'm out for fame and fortune, not to be different or artistic! I don't intend to be ashamed of my life!
1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with extraordinary talent and a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. Pressured by a ruthless manager, tempted by a forbidden love, and bound by the expectations of his Italian-American family, Joe is a young man torn between the seductive promise of the American Dream and the quiet honor of a decent life. He must confront what he’s willing to sacrifice, who he’s willing to become, and how to find his place in a world that demands he choose a side. Sam Yates directs Josh O'Connor in this searing revival of Clifford Odets' knockout American classic. Brought to life with a live string quartet, this propulsive drama explores ambition, identity, and the high price of success.
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- In Production
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- Language
- English
- new york city
- great depression
- based on play or musical
- 1930s
- filmed theater
- pro-shot theatre
- professional boxing world
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Release dates
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical155 Nov 2026
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- When was National Theatre Live: Golden Boy released?
- National Theatre Live: Golden Boy was released on 5 November 2026.
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- Who directed National Theatre Live: Golden Boy?
- National Theatre Live: Golden Boy (2026) was directed by Sam Yates.












