December Boys
“After that summer nothing would be the same.”
Synopsis
For many years, four teenage orphans at an Australian outback convent have watched their younger comrades find new parents, and realize that they may never be adopted. The Reverend Mother sends the four boys away on a seaside vacation, where they meet Teresa and Fearless, a couple who would make perfect parents. The youths compete with one another to be the one Teresa and Fearless decide to adopt.
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Daniel Radcliffe
Maps
Lee Cormie
Misty
Christian Byers
Sparks
James Fraser
Spit
Jack Thompson
Bandy
Teresa Palmer
Lucy
Sullivan Stapleton
Fearless
Victoria Hill
Teresa
Max Cullen
Narrator / Adult Misty
Kris McQuade
Mrs. McAnsh
Ralph Cotterill
Shellback
Frank Gallacher
Father Scully
Paul Blackwell
Watson
Judi Farr
Reverend Mother
Carole-Anne Fooks
Sister Edna
Carmel Johnson
Sister Beatrice
Rory Walker
Father
Suzie Wilks
Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne
Festival / Special Debut
September 14, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 18, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.3x
-$2.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rod Hardy
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Rosenberg, Michael Noonan, Ronald Kinnoch
- Original Score
- Carlo Giacco
- Original Title
- December Boys
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Becker Entertainment, Village Roadshow Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rod Hardy
Marc Rosenberg, Michael Noonan, Ronald Kinnoch
Carlo Giacco
David Connell
Dany Cooper
Jonathan Shteinman, Hal Gaba, Jay Sanders, Richard Becker
Department Leadership Roster
Rod Hardy
Director
Dany Cooper
Editor
Marc Rosenberg
Writer
David Connell
Director of Photography
Jay Sanders
Producer
Chris Schwarze
Visual Effects Supervisor
Glenn Boswell
Stunt Coordinator
Leslie Binns
Production Design
Carlo Giacco
Original Music Composer
Richard Becker
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 — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About December Boys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is December Boys about?
For many years, four teenage orphans at an Australian outback convent have watched their younger comrades find new parents, and realize that they may never be adopted. The Reverend Mother sends the four boys away on a seaside vacation, where they meet Teresa and Fearless, a couple who would make perfect parents. The youths compete with one another to be the one Teresa and Fearless decide to adopt.
Who directed December Boys?
December Boys was directed by Rod Hardy.
Who stars in December Boys?
The principal cast of December Boys includes Daniel Radcliffe, Lee Cormie, Christian Byers, James Fraser, Jack Thompson.
When was December Boys released and how long is it?
December Boys was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of December Boys?
December Boys had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (0.3 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for December Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for December Boys was composed by Carlo Giacco.
Is December Boys based on a book or true story?
December Boys is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Noonan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for December Boys?
December Boys holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).