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Boys

2003Movie2 h 52 min

ComedyDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

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

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Story

The story centers on six youngsters, who experience the downfalls of teenage life. The film conveys a message about the importance of a good education and career over other distractions, such as romance and sex.

Feels like

  • Teenage Downfalls
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Contemporary Social Issues
  • Importance of Education
  • Exploration of Romance and Sex
  • Family Dynamics
  • Relatable Characters
  • Realistic Situations

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Shankar
Written by
Shankar, Sujatha Rangarajan
Produced by
A. M. Rathnam
Music by
A.R. Rahman

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Facts

August 29, 2003 · 2 h 52 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
August 29, 2003
Runtime
2 h 52 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original language
Tamil
Made in
India
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
120 countries

Tropes

First Kiss, Good Parents, Open-Minded Parent +9

  • First Kiss
  • Good Parents
  • Open-Minded Parent
  • Straight Gay
  • Queer Romance
  • Hippie Parents
  • Class Trip
  • Held Gaze
  • Closet Key
  • Serenade Your Lover
  • Big Brother Instinct
  • Transparent Closet

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Boys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Boys?

Sun Nxt

In the United States, Boys streams on Sun Nxt. It also streams in 119 other countries.

Is Boys worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.2).

Will Boys make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (6 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Is Boys good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Was Boys a box office flop?

Budget$2 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 91% of its budget.

Is Boys in English?

Tamil

No, it was made in Tamil.

What tropes does Boys use?

First KissGood ParentsOpen-Minded ParentStraight GayQueer RomanceHippie ParentsClass TripHeld GazeCloset KeySerenade Your LoverBig Brother InstinctTransparent Closetand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including First Kiss, Good Parents, and Open-Minded Parent.