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The Boys Are Back

The Boys Are Back

Inspired by a true story.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Boys Are Back
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 2009-09-25
  • Runtime: 104 minutes
  • Rating: 6.3/10 (187 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Australian Film Finance Corporation, BBC Film, Hopscotch Productions, Screen Australia, Southern Light Films, Tiger Aspect, South Australian Film Corporation
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.1569
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Clive Owen

Clive Owen

as Joe Warr

Laura Fraser

Laura Fraser

as Katy Warr

Emma Booth

Emma Booth

as Laura

George MacKay

George MacKay

as Harry Warr

Emma Lung

Emma Lung

as Mia

Natasha Little

Natasha Little

as Flick

Julia Blake

Julia Blake

as Barbara

Nicholas McAnulty

Nicholas McAnulty

as Artie

Chris Haywood

Chris Haywood

as Tom

Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Lewis Fitz-Gerald

as Tim Walker

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Boys are Back - Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

single parentbased on true storycancerparenthoodsouth australiaadelaide

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Boys Are Back?

The Boys Are Back is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2009-09-25.

Who are the main actors in The Boys Are Back?

The main cast includes Clive Owen, Laura Fraser, Emma Booth, George MacKay, Emma Lung, .

Where can I watch The Boys Are Back online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Boys Are Back is available.

Is The Boys Are Back based on a true story?

Inspired by a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Boys Are Back?

The Boys Are Back has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 187 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Boys Are Back?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Boys Are Back?

The soundtrack was composed by Australian Film Finance Corporation, BBC Film, Hopscotch Productions, Screen Australia, Southern Light Films, Tiger Aspect, South Australian Film Corporation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Boys Are Back filmed?

The Boys Are Back was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Boys Are Back?

The total runtime of The Boys Are Back is 104 minutes.

Is The Boys Are Back suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Boys Are Back?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Boys Are Back.

Does The Boys Are Back have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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