Gimly
5/10If, like the titular characters, you are a Star Wars super nerd, definitely give Fanboys a crack, otherwise, don't bother. Final rating:★★½ - Not quite for me, but I definitely get the appeal.
Reviewed on February 6, 2017
Fanboys(2009)
Never tell them the odds.
6.2(920)1h 30m2009-02-06
AdventureComedyCrime
Fanboys Synopsis
In 1999, Star Wars fanatics take a cross-country trip to George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch so their dying friend can see a screening of The Phantom Menace before its release.
Fanboys (2009) is a adventure, comedy and crime film directed by Kyle Newman, released on February 6, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Sam Huntington, Jay Baruchel, Dan Fogler and Kristen Bell. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 920 ratings.
- Director:
- Kyle Newman
- Writers:
- Ernest Cline, Adam F. Goldberg
- Producers:
- Dana Brunetti, Kevin Spacey
- Cinematographer:
- Lukas Ettlin
- Composer:
- Mark Mothersbaugh
- Production:
- The Weinstein Company, Third Rail Releasing
- Budget:
- $3,900,000
- Revenue:
- $948,753
- Status:
- Released
Fanboys (2009) Trailer
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Fanboys Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Fanboys.
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Fanboys Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Huntington
as Eric
Jay Baruchel
as Windows
Dan Fogler
as Hutch
Kristen Bell
as Zoe
Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
as Linus
David Denman
as Chaz
Christopher McDonald
as Big Chuck
Isaac Kappy
as Garfunkel
Seth Rogen
as Admiral Seasholtz / Alien / Roach
Charlie B. Brown
as Myron
Tarek Bishara
as The Vulcan / Gruvock (as Thom Bishops)
- Stephen Pina
Stephen Pina
as Simon
Key crew
Directed by Kyle Newman, written by Ernest Cline and Adam F. Goldberg, produced by Dana Brunetti and Kevin Spacey.
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Fanboys Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 920 ratings.
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Fanboys – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fanboys online?
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Fanboys (2009) is available to stream on Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fanboys?
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The main cast of Fanboys (2009) includes Sam Huntington, Jay Baruchel, Dan Fogler, Kristen Bell and Christopher Rodriguez Marquette. The film was directed by Kyle Newman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fanboys released?
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Fanboys was released on February 6, 2009 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Fanboys worth watching?
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Fanboys (2009) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 920 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fanboys?
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Yes. The official Fanboys trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.