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The Boys

1998Movie1 h 26 min

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes88%78%
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes88%78%

Summary

Brett, out of prison on parole, returns to his family home to catch up with his mother and brothers. The day takes a bad turn when the brothers start drinking and doing drugs, embarking on a night that they will have difficulty living down.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Rowan Woods
Written by
Stephen Sewell
Produced by
David Wenham, Robert Connolly, John Maynard

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Facts

May 7, 1998 · 1 h 26 min · Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 7, 1998
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Boys?"

Questions about The Boys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Boys?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Boys worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Will I feel good after watching The Boys?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Boys plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.