Movie

The Boys

“Little we know or imagine can prepare us for the fierce and punishing impact of The Boys.”

★ 6.7(28)19981h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Rowan Woods
Release date: 1998-05-07
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: New South Wales Film & Television Office

The Boys — trailer

About The Boys

The Boys is a 1998 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Rowan Woods, starring David Wenham, Toni Collette and Lynette Curran. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Boys in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Brett Sprague is a violent and psychopathic man, who is released on parole after serving a sentence for assault. As he returns to his family house and we watch him and his brothers, Stevie and Glenn, for the next 24 hours, it becomes clear this day will not end well.

Cast

David Wenham

Brett Sprague

Toni Collette

Michelle

Lynette Curran

Sandra Sprague

John Polson

Glenn Sprague

Anthony Hayes

Stevie Sprague

Jeanette Cronin

Jackie

Anna Lise Phillips

Nola

Pete Smith

George

Sal Sharah

Nick

Lawrence Woodward

Jailer

Peter Hehir

Graham Newman

Andrew Heys

Sparrow

Themes & keywords

sydney, australiaaustraliaprisonerbrotherpsychopathparole board

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Boys in Ireland?+

The Boys is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Boys on Netflix?+

The Boys is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Boys?+

The Boys has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in The Boys?+

The Boys stars David Wenham, Toni Collette, Lynette Curran, John Polson and Anthony Hayes.

When did The Boys come out?+

The Boys is a 1998 movie directed by Rowan Woods.

What genre is The Boys?+

The Boys is Drama film.

Who directed The Boys?+

The Boys was directed by Rowan Woods.