The Boys(1998)
Little we know or imagine can prepare us for the fierce and punishing impact of The Boys.
The Boys Synopsis
Brett, out of prison on parole, returns to his family home to catch up with his mother and brothers. The day takes a bad turn when the brothers start drinking and doing drugs, embarking on a night that they will have difficulty living down.
The Boys (1998) is a drama film directed by Rowan Woods, released on May 7, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars David Wenham, Toni Collette, Lynette Curran and John Polson. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Rowan Woods
- Writers:
- Stephen Sewell, Gordon Graham
- Producers:
- David Wenham, Robert Connolly, John Maynard
- Cinematographer:
- Tristan Milani
- Production:
- New South Wales Film & Television Office, Arena Films, Axiom Films, Globe Films, SBS Independent, Screen Partners Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
The Boys (1998) Trailer
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The Boys Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Wenham
as Brett Sprague
Toni Collette
as Michelle
Lynette Curran
as Sandra Sprague
John Polson
as Glenn Sprague
Anthony Hayes
as Stevie Sprague
Jeanette Cronin
as Jackie
Anna Lise Phillips
as Nola
Pete Smith
as George
- Sal Sharah
Sal Sharah
as Nick
- Lawrence Woodward
Lawrence Woodward
as Jailer
Peter Hehir
as Graham Newman
- Andrew Heys
Andrew Heys
as Sparrow
Key crew
Directed by Rowan Woods, written by Stephen Sewell and Gordon Graham, produced by David Wenham, Robert Connolly and John Maynard.
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The Boys Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 33 ratings.
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The Boys – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boys online?
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The Boys (1998) is available to stream on Stan, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Boys?
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The main cast of The Boys (1998) includes David Wenham, Toni Collette, Lynette Curran, John Polson and Anthony Hayes. The film was directed by Rowan Woods. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Boys released?
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The Boys was released on May 7, 1998 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Boys worth watching?
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The Boys (1998) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Boys?
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Yes. The official The Boys trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.