For the Boys(1991)
Laughter and tears. Tragedy and triumph. They lived it all. For the boys.
For the Boys Synopsis
Talented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decades from World War II to the Vietnam War era to their twilight era in the 90's.
For the Boys (1991) is a drama, music, comedy and war film directed by Mark Rydell, released on November 22, 1991 with a runtime of 2h 18m. It stars Bette Midler, James Caan, George Segal and Patrick O'Neal. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 85 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Rydell
- Writers:
- Marshall Brickman, Neal Jimenez, Lindy Laub
- Producers:
- Bonnie Bruckheimer, Bette Midler, Margaret South
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen Goldblatt
- Composer:
- Dave Grusin
- Production:
- All Girl Productions, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $40,000,000
- Revenue:
- $23,202,444
- Status:
- Released
For the Boys (1991) Trailer
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For the Boys Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bette Midler
as Dixie Leonard
James Caan
as Eddie Sparks
George Segal
as Art Silver
Patrick O'Neal
as Shephard
Christopher Rydell
as Danny Leonard
Arye Gross
as Jeff Brooks
Norman Fell
as Sam Schiff
Rosemary Murphy
as Luanna Trott
Bud Yorkin
as Phil
Dori Brenner
as Loretta
Jack Sheldon
as Wally Fields
- Karen Martin
Karen Martin
as Victoria Lee
Key crew
Directed by Mark Rydell, written by Marshall Brickman, Neal Jimenez and Lindy Laub, produced by Bonnie Bruckheimer, Bette Midler and Margaret South.
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For the Boys Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 85 ratings.
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For the Boys – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch For the Boys online?
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For the Boys (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in For the Boys?
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The main cast of For the Boys (1991) includes Bette Midler, James Caan, George Segal, Patrick O'Neal and Christopher Rydell. The film was directed by Mark Rydell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was For the Boys released?
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For the Boys was released on November 22, 1991 and runs for 2h 18m.
Is For the Boys worth watching?
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For the Boys (1991) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 85 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for For the Boys?
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Yes. The official For the Boys trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.