The American Boys
Synopsis
At elementary school, a child struggles to come to terms with his feelings for a teacher. In high school, the lead singer in a local band has admirers in both the girls and the boys. Meanwhile on campus the pitches and pools have their fair share of star-crossed lovers. And as for Billy? He's just happy to cruise. The 6 short films are: These Things Take Time (2018); The Legend of Scotty Watts (2017); Two Fish (2017); You Can Play (2015); I Think I'm Gay? (2019); Billy's Blowjobs (2017).
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THE AMERICAN BOYS - Official Trailer - NQV MediaOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Prash Sampathkumaran, Jerell Rosales, Anders Helde, Matt Chupack, Antoine Dupont-Guerra, Michael Hyman
- Original Title
- The American Boys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- NQV Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Prash Sampathkumaran, Jerell Rosales, Anders Helde, Matt Chupack, Antoine Dupont-Guerra, Michael Hyman
Department Leadership Roster
Prash Sampathkumaran
Director
Jerell Rosales
Director
Anders Helde
Director
Matt Chupack
Director
Antoine Dupont-Guerra
Director
Michael Hyman
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The American Boys
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What is The American Boys about?
At elementary school, a child struggles to come to terms with his feelings for a teacher. In high school, the lead singer in a local band has admirers in both the girls and the boys. Meanwhile on campus the pitches and pools have their fair share of star-crossed lovers. And as for Billy? He's just happy to cruise. The 6 short films are: These Things Take Time (2018); The Legend of Scotty Watts (2017); Two Fish (2017); You Can Play (2015); I Think I'm Gay? (2019); Billy's Blowjobs (2017).
Who directed The American Boys?
The American Boys was directed by Prash Sampathkumaran, Jerell Rosales, Anders Helde, Matt Chupack, Antoine Dupont-Guerra, Michael Hyman.
Who stars in The American Boys?
The principal cast of The American Boys includes Wilson Cruz, Jason Caceres, Zackary Arthur, Miles Tagtmeyer, Jason Heymann.
When was The American Boys released and how long is it?
The American Boys was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The American Boys?
The American Boys holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).