The Boys
“Little we know or imagine can prepare us for the fierce and punishing impact of The Boys.”
Synopsis
Brett, out of prison on parole, returns to his family home to catch up with his mother and brothers. The day takes a bad turn when the brothers start drinking and doing drugs, embarking on a night that they will have difficulty living down.
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Top Cast
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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
Teo Gebert
Policeman
Anthony Kierann
Policeman
Stephen Leeder
Commissioner
Veronica Neave
Girl
Michael Ienna
Boy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowan Woods
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Sewell
- Original Title
- The Boys
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- New South Wales Film & Television Office, Arena Films, Axiom Films, Globe Films, SBS Independent, Screen Partners Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowan Woods
Stephen Sewell, Gordon Graham
Tristan Milani
Nick Meyers
Robert Connolly, Douglas Cummins, John Maynard, David Wenham
Department Leadership Roster
Rowan Woods
Director
Stephen Sewell
Screenplay
Robert Connolly
Producer
John Maynard
Producer
David Wenham
Producer
Nick Meyers
Editor
Luigi Pittorino
Production Design
Annie Marshall
Costume Design
Tristan Milani
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boys
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What is The Boys about?
Brett, out of prison on parole, returns to his family home to catch up with his mother and brothers. The day takes a bad turn when the brothers start drinking and doing drugs, embarking on a night that they will have difficulty living down.
Who directed The Boys?
The Boys was directed by Rowan Woods.
Who stars in The Boys?
The principal cast of The Boys includes David Wenham, Toni Collette, Lynette Curran, John Polson, Anthony Hayes.
When was The Boys released and how long is it?
The Boys was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boys?
The Boys holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).