The Boys Are Back
“Inspired by a true story.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Boys are Back - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-10
Top Cast
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Clive Owen
Joe Warr
Laura Fraser
Katy Warr
Emma Booth
Laura
George MacKay
Harry Warr
Emma Lung
Mia
Natasha Little
Flick
Julia Blake
Barbara
Nicholas McAnulty
Artie
Chris Haywood
Tom
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Tim Walker
Tommy Bastow
Harry's Friend
Rupert Simonian
Harry's Friend
Klayton Stainer
Beach Kid
Erik Thomson
Digby
Georgina Naidu
Paula
Steven Robertson
School Housemaster
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 25, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Hicks
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Cubitt, Simon Carr
- Original Score
- Hal Lindes
- Original Title
- The Boys Are Back
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Finance Corporation, BBC Film, Hopscotch Productions, Screen Australia, Southern Light Films, Tiger Aspect, South Australian Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Hicks
Allan Cubitt, Simon Carr
Hal Lindes
Greig Fraser
Scott Gray
Peter Bennett-Jones, Greg Brenman, Clive Owen, David M. Thompson, Timothy White
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Hicks
Director
Hal Lindes
Original Music Composer
Melinda Doring
Production Design
Greig Fraser
Director of Photography
Emily Seresin
Costume Design
Scott Gray
Editor
Greg Brenman
Producer
Timothy White
Producer
Bella Wright
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boys Are Back
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boys Are Back about?
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.
Who directed The Boys Are Back?
The Boys Are Back was directed by Scott Hicks.
Who stars in The Boys Are Back?
The principal cast of The Boys Are Back includes Clive Owen, Laura Fraser, Emma Booth, George MacKay, Emma Lung.
When was The Boys Are Back released and how long is it?
The Boys Are Back was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boys Are Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boys Are Back was composed by Hal Lindes.
Is The Boys Are Back based on a book or true story?
The Boys Are Back is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Simon Carr".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boys Are Back?
The Boys Are Back holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).