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The Boys Are Back
“Inspired by a true story.”
6.3 / 10• 2009• 1h 44m•PG-13• English
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Clive Owen
Joe Warr
Lead
Laura Fraser
Katy Warr
Emma Booth
Laura
George MacKay
Harry Warr
Emma Lung
Mia
Natasha Little
Flick
Julia Blake
Barbara
Nicholas McAnulty
Artie
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Scott Hicks's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Boys Are Back is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
