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Local Boys

2002Movie1 h 42 minPG-13

69
GoodGoodWatch score

A hopeful, wholesome drama movie about growing up and sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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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.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Surf Culture
  • Brotherhood
  • Family Drama
  • Beach Life
  • Friendship
  • Inspirational
  • Nostalgic
  • Feel-Good

Cast

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Directed by
Ron Moler
Produced by
Elizabeth Marx

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Facts

February 23, 2002 · 1 h 42 min · PG-13

Released
February 23, 2002
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
36 countries

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Questions about Local Boys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Local Boys worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.6 and Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5).

Is Local Boys okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Local Boys?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Local Boys?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.