National Theatre Live: Golden Boy

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Running time: 180 mins

Directed by: Sam Yates

Release Date: 05/11/2026

Starring: Josh O�Connor�s, Daniel Mays, Hayley Squires

Josh O�Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets� knockout American classic.

1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. 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.

Brought to life with a live string quartet and filmed live from the Almeida Theatre, Olivier Award-winner Sam Yates (Vanya) directs this propulsive drama exploring ambition, identity, and the high price of success.

by Clifford Odets