The Boys Are Back (2009)
Movie 1h 44m ★ 6.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
The Boys Are Back is a drama movie from 2009. It is directed by Scott Hicks. The cast includes Tommy Bastow, Clive Owen and Laura Fraser. The running time is 1h 44m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.3 out of 10.
63Tonight Score A balanced pick.
Synopsis
When the wife of sports-writer Joe Warr dies of cancer, he takes on the responsibility of raising their 6-year-old son, and his teenage son from a previous marriage. As Joe rejects the counsel of his mother-in-law and other parents, he develops his own philosophies on parenting.
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Cast & crew
- Scott HicksDirector
- Tommy Bastowas Harry's Friend
- Clive Owenas Joe Warr
- Laura Fraseras Katy Warr
- Lewis Fitz-Geraldas Tim Walker
- Natasha Littleas Flick
- Emma Boothas Laura
- George MacKayas Harry Warr
- Erik Thomsonas Digby
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Questions about The Boys Are Back
- What genre is The Boys Are Back?
- The Boys Are Back is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in The Boys Are Back?
- Tommy Bastow, Clive Owen, Laura Fraser, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Natasha Little appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Boys Are Back?
- Scott Hicks directed The Boys Are Back.
- How long is The Boys Are Back?
- The Boys Are Back runs for 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- Is The Boys Are Back worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Boys Are Back?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
