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The Boys
“Little we know or imagine can prepare us for the fierce and punishing impact of The Boys.”
6.5 / 10• 1998• 1h 26m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
Brett Sprague is a violent and psychopathic man, who is released on parole after serving a sentence for assault. As he returns to his family house and we watch him and his brothers, Stevie and Glenn, for the next 24 hours, it becomes clear this day will not end well.
Cast & Crew
David Wenham
Brett Sprague
Lead
Toni Collette
Michelle
Lynette Curran
Sandra Sprague
John Polson
Glenn Sprague
Anthony Hayes
Stevie Sprague
Jeanette Cronin
Jackie
Anna Lise Phillips
Nola
Pete Smith
George
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Rowan Woods's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Boys is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
