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8/10This was actually a fairly good movie, it had some humor and some memorable scenes, there was some stuff that didn't seem to go anywhere, but it didn't really take anything away from the movie.
Reviewed on September 8, 2026
Story of a Bad Boy(2001)
The awakening of innocence
4.7(17)1h 25m2001-07-12
DramaComedy
Story of a Bad Boy Synopsis
17 year old Pauly is a closeted high school kid who wants it all. His dad wants him to make the track team, his mom wants him to do well in band, and Pauly just wants to get closer to the new student teacher doing the school play.
Story of a Bad Boy (2001) is a drama and comedy film directed by Tom Donaghy, released on July 12, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Jeremy Hollingworth, Christian Camargo, Julie Kavner and Stephen Lang. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Donaghy
- Writers:
- Tom Donaghy
- Producers:
- Jean Doumanian
- Cinematographer:
- Garrett Fisher
- Composer:
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Status:
- Released
Story of a Bad Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jeremy Hollingworth
Jeremy Hollingworth
as Pauly
Christian Camargo
as Noel
Julie Kavner
as Elaine
Stephen Lang
as Spryos
Gerry Becker
as Mr. Fontaine
Lauren Ward
as Ludmilla
Elizabeth Franz
as Nun
Key crew
Directed by Tom Donaghy, written by Tom Donaghy, produced by Jean Doumanian.
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Story of a Bad Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 17 ratings.
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Story of a Bad Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Story of a Bad Boy online?
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Story of a Bad Boy (2001) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Story of a Bad Boy?
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The main cast of Story of a Bad Boy (2001) includes Jeremy Hollingworth, Christian Camargo, Julie Kavner, Stephen Lang and Gerry Becker. The film was directed by Tom Donaghy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Story of a Bad Boy released?
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Story of a Bad Boy was released on July 12, 2001 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Story of a Bad Boy worth watching?
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Story of a Bad Boy (2001) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.