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In the United States, For the Boys is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.
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Good for date night · friends night · teens
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Laughter and tears. Tragedy and triumph. They lived it all. For the boys.
Talented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decades from World War II to the Vietnam War era to their twilight era in the 90's.
USO EntertainersWar ErasShowbizMusical DramaNostalgicIntergenerational SagaComplex RelationshipHistorical BackdropEmotional Journey
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Is For the Boys worth watching?
55
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 44%). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (44).
Will For the Boys make me laugh?
Light
Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).
Is For the Boys good for date night?
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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Was For the Boys a box office flop?
Budget$40 million
Box office$23 million
Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $23 million worldwide, 58% of its budget.