The Boys Are Back
Inspired by a true story.
20091h 44m6.3(197 votes)
Drama
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.
The Boys Are Back (2009) is a drama film directed by Scott Hicks. It stars Clive Owen, Laura Fraser, and Emma Booth. The film runs for 1 hour 44 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 197 votes.
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Director
Cast
Clive Owen
Joe Warr
Laura Fraser
Katy Warr
Emma Booth
Laura
George MacKay
Harry Warr
Emma Lung
Mia
Natasha Little
Flick
Julia Blake
Barbara
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Where can I watch The Boys Are Back?
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Who stars in The Boys Are Back?
The Boys Are Back stars Clive Owen, Laura Fraser, Emma Booth, and George MacKay, and was directed by Scott Hicks.
How long is The Boys Are Back?
The Boys Are Back has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes.
When did The Boys Are Back come out?
The Boys Are Back was released in 2009.
What genre is The Boys Are Back?
The Boys Are Back is a drama film.
Is The Boys Are Back worth watching?
The Boys Are Back holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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