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Where the Boys Are

1984·Movie
1h 34min·R
IMDb4.3Metacritic10–Rotten Tomatoes–28%

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8

Humor

Some cringe comedy and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Growing up, pop culture, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting5
  • Dialogue Quality5
  • Direction4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

When girls want a vacation filled with fun, sand, and romance, they go to Fort Lauderdale...

Four college co-eds travel to Fort Lauderdale for their Easter week of Spring Break, and become involved in a series of adventures and misadventures
Campy Spring Break Classic80s Nostalgia TripLighthearted Romantic ComedyComing-of-Age AdventureGuilty Pleasure CinemaBeach Party VibesIconic SoundtrackChick Flick PrototypeDated Gender DynamicsFunny Cringe Moments

Crew

Directed by:
Hy Averback, James M. Freitag, John Syrjamaki
Written by:
Glendon Swarthout, Stu Krieger, Jeff Burkhart
Produced by:
Allan Carr, Beverly McDermott, Judy Thomason
Composed by:
Andy D'Addario, Sylvester Levay, Sylvester Levay

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Where the Boys Are

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Where can I stream Where the Boys Are legally?

PrimeThe RokuPluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsXumo PlayShout! FactoryTubi TV

Where the Boys Are is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Where the Boys Are worth watching?

19
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 20/100 (IMDb 4.3 and Metacritic 10). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Where the Boys Are rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Where the Boys Are?

1 h 34 min

Where the Boys Are runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Where the Boys Are?

Critics10
Audiences36

Not quite. Audiences rate Where the Boys Are higher (36) than critics (10). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Where the Boys Are in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Where the Boys Are?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Where the Boys Are in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Where the Boys Are use?

Title Theme TuneRape as DramaComing of Age StoryBlind Without 'EmDriver Faces PassengerEstablishing Character MomentHeight AngstInadvertent Entrance CueOff-into-the-Distance EndingBut Liquor Is QuickerMRS DegreeBuxom Beauty Standardand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for Where the Boys Are, including Title Theme Tune, Rape as Drama, Coming of Age Story.