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Local Boys

2002·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
70
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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Growing up, sports, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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On Skeet’s twelfth birthday his older brother Randy buys him his first surfboard. Suddenly his summer turns to the endless search for the perfect wave, wild times and beach parties and eventually, finding his own daring adventures when Randy’s attention turns to a girl. Beyond his wildest dreams, Skeet is taken under the wings of surfing legend Jim Wesley who gives Skeet first-hand lessons in hot-dogging. Meanwhile, Randy, still dealing with the loss of his father and trying to fill his shoes, is jealous of Jim’s influence on Skeet and isn’t thrilled when Jim begins a relationship with their single mom. Tangled by the conflict between his brother and his newfound father figure, Skeet retreats to his room while longing to surf.
Coming-of-Age StorySurf CultureBrotherhoodFamily DramaBeach LifeFriendshipInspirationalNostalgicFeel-Good

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Is Local Boys worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Local Boys rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Local Boys?

1 h 42 min

Local Boys runs 1 h 42 min.

What language is Local Boys in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Local Boys?

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