Boys
“No one stays innocent forever.”
Fed up with boarding school and frustrated with the way others have planned his life, John Baker Jr. wants a change -- anything to shake up his staid routine. The moment arrives when he stumbles upon a woman, Patty Vare, unconscious in a field. Deciding to risk it, John takes her to his dorm to look after her, much to the disapproval of his friends. John's decision proves fateful as he and Patty grow close to one another. However, she may be keeping secrets from him.
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About Boys
Boys is a 1996 English-language romance, drama and mystery film directed by Stacy Cochran. The cast is led by Winona Ryder, Lukas Haas, John C. Reilly. It has a runtime of 1h 26m.
Boys was produced by Touchstone Pictures, Interscope Communications, and PolyGram Filmed Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on May 10, 1996, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stacy Cochran
- Writers
- Stacy Cochran, James Salter
- Release date
- May 10, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Touchstone Pictures, Interscope Communications, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Boys cast & crew
Boys was directed by Stacy Cochran and written by Stacy Cochran and James Salter.
The cast features Winona Ryder as Patty Vare, Lukas Haas as John Baker Jr., John C. Reilly as Officer Kellogg Curry, James Le Gros as Fenton Ray, Skeet Ulrich as Bud Valentine, and Wiley Wiggins as John Phillips.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stewart Copeland, cinematography is by Robert Elswit, and it was produced by Erica Huggins and Scott Kroopf.
Is Boys worth watching?
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance, drama, and mystery, Boys is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Boys
Winona Ryder
Patty Vare
Lukas Haas
John Baker Jr.
John C. Reilly
Officer Kellogg Curry
James Le Gros
Fenton Ray
Skeet Ulrich
Bud Valentine
Wiley Wiggins
John Phillips
Catherine Keener
Jilly
Jessica Harper
Mrs. John Baker
Chris Cooper
Mr. John Baker
Maddie Corman
Liz Curry
Spencer Vrooman
John Murphy
Charlie Hofheimer
John Cooke
Boys — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Boys in United States?
Boys is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Boys in?
Boys is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Boys?
Boys runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is Boys rated?
Boys is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.4/10 audience score from 49 ratings.
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