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The Boy Friend

1971Movie2 h 18 minPG

ComedyMusic
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.9/5Rotten Tomatoes78%70%
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.9/5Rotten Tomatoes78%70%

Summary

When the leading lady of a low-budget musical revue sprains her ankle, the assistant stage manager is forced to understudy and perform in her place.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Movies with

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Ken Russell
Written by
Ken Russell
Produced by
Ken Russell
Music by
Peter Maxwell Davies, Lionel Strutt, Brian Simmons

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 16, 1971 · 2 h 18 min · PG

Released
December 16, 1971
Runtime
2 h 18 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Music, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, French
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Dances and Balls, Heroic BSoD, Show Within a Show +2

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Boy Friend?"

Questions about The Boy Friend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Boy Friend?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Boy Friend from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Boy Friend worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 78%).

Is The Boy Friend okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Boy Friend make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is The Boy Friend good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.