The Boys Are Back(2009)
Inspired by a true story.
The Boys Are Back Synopsis
When the wife of sports-writer Joe Warr dies of cancer, he takes on the responsibility of raising their 6-year-old son, and his teenage son from a previous marriage. As Joe rejects the counsel of his mother-in-law and other parents, he develops his own philosophies on parenting.
The Boys Are Back (2009) is a drama film directed by Scott Hicks, released on September 25, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Clive Owen, Laura Fraser, Emma Booth and George MacKay. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 198 ratings.
- Director:
- Scott Hicks
- Writers:
- Allan Cubitt, Simon Carr
- Producers:
- Greg Brenman, Timothy White, Bella Wright
- Cinematographer:
- Greig Fraser
- Composer:
- Hal Lindes
- Production:
- Australian Film Finance Corporation, BBC Film, Hopscotch Productions, Screen Australia, Southern Light Films, Tiger Aspect, South Australian Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Boys Are Back (2009) Trailer
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The Boys Are Back Cast & Crew
Main cast
Clive Owen
as Joe Warr
Laura Fraser
as Katy Warr
Emma Booth
as Laura
George MacKay
as Harry Warr
Emma Lung
as Mia
Natasha Little
as Flick
Julia Blake
as Barbara
Nicholas McAnulty
as Artie
Chris Haywood
as Tom
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
as Tim Walker
Tommy Bastow
as Harry's Friend
Rupert Simonian
as Harry's Friend
Key crew
Directed by Scott Hicks, written by Allan Cubitt and Simon Carr, produced by Greg Brenman, Timothy White and Bella Wright.
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The Boys Are Back Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 198 ratings.
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The Boys Are Back – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boys Are Back online?
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The Boys Are Back (2009) is available to stream on History Vault, 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 The Boys Are Back?
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The main cast of The Boys Are Back (2009) includes Clive Owen, Laura Fraser, Emma Booth, George MacKay and Emma Lung. The film was directed by Scott Hicks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Boys Are Back released?
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The Boys Are Back was released on September 25, 2009 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Boys Are Back worth watching?
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The Boys Are Back (2009) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 198 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 Are Back?
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Yes. The official The Boys Are Back trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.