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Boys

2014Movie1 h 17 min

DramaRomance
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–81%

A deeply romantic, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

Movies with

Story

How does it feel to win a race when you know you lost a love?

Two teen track stars discover first love as they train for the biggest relay race of their young lives.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Romance
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Teenage Love
  • Sports Drama
  • Summer Romance
  • First Love
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Contemporary
  • Dutch Cinema

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Mischa Kamp
Written by
Chris Westendorp, Jaap-Peter Enderle
Produced by
Pieter Kuijpers, Sander van Meurs, Iris Otten
Music by
Rutger Reinders

Everyone

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Facts

January 8, 2014 · 1 h 17 min · Drama, Romance, TV Movie

Released
January 8, 2014
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Genres
Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Original language
Dutch
Made in
Netherlands
Available in
38 countries

Tropes

Hippie Parents, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Beach Kiss +9

  • Hippie Parents
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Beach Kiss
  • Queer Romance
  • Transparent Closet
  • Good Parents
  • Missing Mom
  • Big Brother Instinct
  • Open-Minded Parent
  • Held Gaze
  • Happily Ever After
  • Closet Key

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Boys?"

Questions about Boys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Boys?

KanopyPlexXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, Boys is free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Boys worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Boys good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch 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 Boys in English?

Dutch

No, it was made in Dutch.

What tropes does Boys use?

Hippie ParentsJerk with a Heart of GoldBeach KissQueer RomanceTransparent ClosetGood ParentsMissing MomBig Brother InstinctOpen-Minded ParentHeld GazeHappily Ever AfterCloset Keyand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Hippie Parents, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, and Beach Kiss.