Name: My Boys Are Good Boys
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1978-01-01
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Ralph Meeker, Ida Lupino, Lloyd Nolan, David Doyle, Sean Roche

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The institution couldn't hold 'em and the cops couldn't catch 'em

Teenagers at a correctional facility devise a plan to rob an armored van.

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Gritty Juvenile Delinquency Drama
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Directed by: Bethel Buckalew
Written by: Bethel Buckalew, Fred F. Finklehoffe
Produced by: Bethel Buckalew, Colleen Meeker
Music by: Doug Goodwin

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January 1, 1978 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released: January 1, 1978
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Drama, Crime
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 126 countries

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Where can I stream My Boys Are Good Boys?

In the United States, My Boys Are Good Boys streams on FlixFling, IndieFlix, and IndieFlix Shorts, and it is free with ads on Fawesome, Cineverse, Mometu, Tubi TV, and Artiflix. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is My Boys Are Good Boys worth watching?

61

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 4.4).

Is My Boys Are Good Boys okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is My Boys Are Good Boys plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.