Name: The Slab Boys
Genre: Drama
Released: 1997-08-28
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Cast: Robin Laing, Russell Barr, Bill Gardiner, Louise Berry, Julie Wilson Nimmo

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Paisley, Scotland, in 1957. Three likely lads look forward to the staff dance at the local carpet factory where they work

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Directed by: John Byrne
Written by: John Byrne
Produced by: Simon Relph, Lauren Lowenthal
Music by: Jack Bruce

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Facts

August 28, 1997 · 1 h 37 min · Strong Language

Released: August 28, 1997
Runtime: 1 h 37 min
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 2 countries

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Where can I stream The Slab Boys?

Britbox

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In the United States, The Slab Boys streams on Britbox and BritBox. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Slab Boys worth watching?

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 5.8).

Can I half-watch The Slab Boys?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Slab Boys plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.