Angry Boys
Series Overview
Angry Boys is an Australian television mockumentary series written by and starring Chris Lilley. Continuing the mockumentary style of his previous series, the show explores the issues faced by young males in the 21st century – their influences, their pressures, their dreams and ambitions. In Angry Boys, Lilley plays multiple characters: S.mouse, an American rapper; Jen, a manipulative Japanese mother; Blake Oakfield, a champion surfer; Ruth "Gran" Sims, a guard at a juvenile detention facility; and her grandchildren, South Australian twins Daniel and Nathan Sims. The series is a co-production between the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and US cable channel HBO, with a pre-sale to BBC Three in the United Kingdom. Filmed in Melbourne, Los Angeles and Tokyo, Angry Boys premièred on 11 May 2011 at 9:00 pm on ABC1.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 12 Episodes
28–30 min per episode
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Wed, May 11, 2011
Chris LilleyLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “Episode 12”
Daniel takes Nathan on a final tour of Dunt while Gran settles into life on the farm. S.mouse waits nervously for reaction to the release of his new single 'Squashed Nigga'.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Angry Boys: Bloopers Preview | Angry Boys | ABC1
Type: Bloopers • Published 2011-07-25
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Lilley
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Lilley
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Angry Boys
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What is Angry Boys about?
Angry Boys is an Australian television mockumentary series written by and starring Chris Lilley. Continuing the mockumentary style of his previous series, the show explores the issues faced by young males in the 21st century – their influences, their pressures, their dreams and ambitions. In Angry Boys, Lilley plays multiple characters: S.mouse, an American rapper; Jen, a manipulative Japanese mother; Blake Oakfield, a champion surfer; Ruth "Gran" Sims, a guard at a juvenile detention facility; and her grandchildren, South Australian twins Daniel and Nathan Sims. The series is a co-production between the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and US cable channel HBO, with a pre-sale to BBC Three in the United Kingdom. Filmed in Melbourne, Los Angeles and Tokyo, Angry Boys premièred on 11 May 2011 at 9:00 pm on ABC1.
How many seasons does Angry Boys have?
Angry Boys comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Angry Boys?
Key cast members in Angry Boys include Chris Lilley, Greg Fairall, Liam Keltie, Deborah Jones.
Who created or directed Angry Boys?
Angry Boys was developed and directed by Chris Lilley.