The Boys Are Back Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Mar. 16, 2010

The Boys Are Back

Release Date: Friday, September 25, 2009 Limited

Director: Scott Hicks

Starring: Emma Booth • Laura Fraser • Clive Owen

PG-13 Drama 1 hr, 44 m

83% WILL SEE 17% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The true story of a man who must suddenly raise his two sons alone after the untimely passing of his second wife. The ill-prepared Joe, who is dealing with his own loss, is confronted with the daily challenges of parenthood while coping with his young son Artie's expressions of grief. They soon are joined by Harry, Joe's teenage son from his first marriage, who brings his own personal "baggage" into the mix. Without a roadmap for how to move forward, the three boys decide its best to leave the conventional rules and responsibilities of the grown-up world behind and lead a life based on the mantra 'just say yes.' When things go terribly awry, Joe is forced to step up and behave like a parent, but must figure out how to do so without completely abandoning the joy and exuberance shared in their more child-like world.

Drama Adaptation

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Who stars in The Boys Are Back – Cast List

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Emma Booth
Extinction, Tracks
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Laura Fraser
Land of the Blind, The Flying Scotsman
Clive Owen
Cleaner, The International

Who is making The Boys Are Back – Crew List

A look at The Boys Are Back behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Scott Hicks last helmed Fallen and The Lucky One.

Director: Scott Hicks
Screenwriter: Alan Cubitt

Studio: Miramax Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Boys Are Back

Key Facts

Adaptation of Simon Carr's serio-comic novel "The Boys Are Back in Town".

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2009

Completed

Changed The Boys Are Back movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2008

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some sexual language and thematic elements
Runtime: 1 hr, 44 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: The Boys Are Back in Town
Language: English

The Boys Are Back Trailers and Clips

The Boys Are Back

Theatrical Trailer

The Boys Are Back Release Date: When was the film released?

The Boys Are Back was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, September 25 , 2009. The film was released in approximately 6 theaters. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Fame, Pandorum and Surrogates. As a limited release, The Boys Are Back was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.