Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story
“If life is a performance, his was a masterpiece.”
Synopsis
The extraordinary life of playwright, singer, actor, composer, and director Noël Coward, who rose from poverty to stardom while keeping his sexuality a secret. Featuring Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Frank Sinatra, Michael Caine and Lucille Ball. Narrated by Alan Cumming. With Rupert Everett as the voice of Noël Coward. Directed by Academy Award Nominee Barnaby Thompson.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-30
Top Cast
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Noël Coward
Self (archive footage)
Rupert Everett
Noël Coward (voice)
Alan Cumming
Narrator (voice)
Laurence Olivier
Self (archive footage)
Maggie Smith
Self (archive footage)
Harold Pinter
Self (archive footage)
Michael Caine
Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra
Self (archive footage)
Lauren Bacall
Self (archive footage)
Lucille Ball
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 2 DaysMardi Gras Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 9, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 11, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barnaby Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Barnaby Thompson
- Original Score
- Adam Lambert
- Original Title
- Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Fragile Films, Unigram, BBC Film, BBC Arts, Warner Music Entertainment, AI Film, Greenwich Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barnaby Thompson
Barnaby Thompson
Adam Lambert
Barnaby Thompson, Amanda Ghost, Vince Holden, Gregor Cameron, Andy Mayson
Department Leadership Roster
Barnaby Thompson
Producer
Gregor Cameron
Producer
Barnaby Thompson
Director
Barnaby Thompson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story
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What is Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story about?
The extraordinary life of playwright, singer, actor, composer, and director Noël Coward, who rose from poverty to stardom while keeping his sexuality a secret. Featuring Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Frank Sinatra, Michael Caine and Lucille Ball. Narrated by Alan Cumming. With Rupert Everett as the voice of Noël Coward. Directed by Academy Award Nominee Barnaby Thompson.
Who directed Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story?
Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story was directed by Barnaby Thompson.
Who stars in Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story?
The principal cast of Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story includes Noël Coward, Rupert Everett, Alan Cumming, Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith.
When was Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story released and how long is it?
Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story was composed by Adam Lambert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story?
Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).