Boys(1996)
No one stays innocent forever.
Boys Synopsis
Fed up with boarding school and frustrated with the way others have planned his life, John Baker Jr. wants a change -- anything to shake up his staid routine. The moment arrives when he stumbles upon a woman, Patty Vare, unconscious in a field. Deciding to risk it, John takes her to his dorm to look after her, much to the disapproval of his friends. John's decision proves fateful as he and Patty grow close to one another. However, she may be keeping secrets from him.
Boys (1996) is a romance, drama and mystery film directed by Stacy Cochran, released on May 10, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Winona Ryder, Lukas Haas, John C. Reilly and James Le Gros. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Stacy Cochran
- Writers:
- Stacy Cochran, James Salter
- Producers:
- Erica Huggins, Paul Feldsher, Peter Frankfurt
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Elswit
- Composer:
- Stewart Copeland
- Production:
- Touchstone Pictures, Interscope Communications, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $516,349
- Status:
- Released
Boys (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Boys before you stream it.
Boys Cast & Crew
Main cast
Winona Ryder
as Patty Vare
Lukas Haas
as John Baker Jr.
John C. Reilly
as Officer Kellogg Curry
James Le Gros
as Fenton Ray
Skeet Ulrich
as Bud Valentine
Wiley Wiggins
as John Phillips
Catherine Keener
as Jilly
Jessica Harper
as Mrs. John Baker
Chris Cooper
as Mr. John Baker
Maddie Corman
as Liz Curry
Spencer Vrooman
as John Murphy
Charlie Hofheimer
as John Cooke
Key crew
Directed by Stacy Cochran, written by Stacy Cochran and James Salter, produced by Erica Huggins, Paul Feldsher and Peter Frankfurt.
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Boys Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 49 ratings.
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Boys – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boys online?
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Boys (1996) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Boys?
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The main cast of Boys (1996) includes Winona Ryder, Lukas Haas, John C. Reilly, James Le Gros and Skeet Ulrich. The film was directed by Stacy Cochran. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boys released?
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Boys was released on May 10, 1996 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Boys worth watching?
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Boys (1996) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Boys?
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Yes. The official Boys trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.