"Boy Erased" follows the true story of Jared Eamons, the son of a Baptist pastor in Arkansas, who is outed as gay to his conservative parents. In an attempt to "cure" him of his sexuality, they enroll him in a controversial conversion therapy program. The film explores Jared's struggles with his identity, the conflict with his family's beliefs, and the emotional toll of the therapy. As he confronts the trauma and discrimination faced within the program, he ultimately seeks to embrace his true self and find acceptance.

"Boy Erased" was primarily filmed in various locations in and around Arkansas, USA, to authentically depict the Southern setting of the story. Key filming locations included Little Rock and the surrounding areas, which provided the backdrop for the film's exploration of conversion therapy and its impact on LGBTQ+ individuals. The film, based on Garrard Conley's memoir, aimed to capture the cultural and emotional landscape of the region, contributing to the narrative's authenticity and resonance.

In "Boy Erased," Nicole Kidman plays the role of Nancy Eamons, the mother of the protagonist, Jared Eamons, portrayed by Lucas Hedges. Nancy is a supportive and loving mother who struggles to reconcile her faith and her love for her son as he is forced into a conversion therapy program after coming out as gay. Throughout the film, she grapples with the challenges of her family's beliefs and ultimately seeks to protect her son from the harm of the therapy, highlighting themes of acceptance and unconditional love.

"Boy Erased," directed by Joel Edgerton and released in 2018, did not receive any Academy Award nominations. However, the film, which stars Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, and Russell Crowe, was well-received and recognized for its poignant portrayal of a young man who undergoes conversion therapy. While it garnered critical acclaim and won several other awards, it did not secure an Oscar nomination during the 91st Academy Awards.