The History Boys(2006)
History. It's just one bloody thing after another.
The History Boys Synopsis
The story of an unruly class of bright, funny history students at a Yorkshire grammar school in pursuit of an undergraduate place at Oxford or Cambridge. Bounced between their maverick English master, a young and shrewd teacher hired to up their test scores, a grossly out-numbered history teacher, and a headmaster obsessed with results, the boys attempt to pass.
The History Boys (2006) is a drama film directed by Nicholas Hytner, released on October 2, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Richard Griffiths, Stephen Campbell Moore, Dominic Cooper and Samuel Barnett. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 221 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicholas Hytner
- Writers:
- Alan Bennett, Alan Bennett
- Producers:
- Pádraig Cusack, Damian Jones, Nicholas Hytner
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Dunn
- Composer:
- George Fenton
- Production:
- DNA Films, UK Film Council, BBC Two, National Theatre
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Revenue:
- $13,401,952
- Status:
- Released
The History Boys (2006) Trailer
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The History Boys Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Griffiths
as Hector
Stephen Campbell Moore
as Irwin
Dominic Cooper
as Dakin
Samuel Barnett
as Posner
James Corden
as Timms
Russell Tovey
as Rudge
Samuel Anderson
as Crowther
Jamie Parker
as Scripps
Andrew Knott
as Lockwood
Sacha Dhawan
as Akhtar
Clive Merrison
as Headmaster
Frances de la Tour
as Mrs. Lintott
Key crew
Directed by Nicholas Hytner, written by Alan Bennett and Alan Bennett, produced by Pádraig Cusack, Damian Jones and Nicholas Hytner.
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The History Boys Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 221 ratings.
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The History Boys – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The History Boys online?
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The History Boys (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The History Boys?
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The main cast of The History Boys (2006) includes Richard Griffiths, Stephen Campbell Moore, Dominic Cooper, Samuel Barnett and James Corden. The film was directed by Nicholas Hytner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The History Boys released?
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The History Boys was released on October 2, 2006 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The History Boys worth watching?
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The History Boys (2006) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 221 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 History Boys?
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Yes. The official The History Boys trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.