For the Boys
“Laughter and tears. Tragedy and triumph. They lived it all. For the boys.”
Talented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decades from World War II to the Vietnam War era to their twilight era in the 90's.
Where to watch For the Boys in United States
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Where is For the Boys streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About For the Boys
For the Boys is a 1991 English-language drama, music and comedy film directed by Mark Rydell. The cast is led by Bette Midler, James Caan, George Segal. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
For the Boys was produced by All Girl Productions and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on November 22, 1991. Made on a budget of about $40 million, it went on to gross $23 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mark Rydell
- Writers
- Marshall Brickman, Neal Jimenez, Lindy Laub
- Release date
- November 22, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $40 million
- Box office
- $23 million
- Production
- All Girl Productions, 20th Century Fox
For the Boys cast & crew
For the Boys was directed by Mark Rydell and written by Marshall Brickman, Neal Jimenez, and Lindy Laub.
The cast features Bette Midler as Dixie Leonard, James Caan as Eddie Sparks, George Segal as Art Silver, Patrick O'Neal as Shephard, Christopher Rydell as Danny Leonard, and Arye Gross as Jeff Brooks.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dave Grusin, cinematography is by Stephen Goldblatt, and it was produced by Bonnie Bruckheimer and Bette Midler.
Is For the Boys worth watching?
For the Boys holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 82 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, music, and comedy, For the Boys is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch For the Boys
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Cast of For the Boys
Bette Midler
Dixie Leonard
James Caan
Eddie Sparks
George Segal
Art Silver
Patrick O'Neal
Shephard
Christopher Rydell
Danny Leonard
Arye Gross
Jeff Brooks
Norman Fell
Sam Schiff
Rosemary Murphy
Luanna Trott
Bud Yorkin
Phil
Dori Brenner
Loretta
Jack Sheldon
Wally Fields
Karen Martin
Victoria Lee
For the Boys — FAQs
▸Where can I watch For the Boys in United States?
For the Boys is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is For the Boys on Hoopla?
Yes — For the Boys is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is For the Boys in?
For the Boys is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is For the Boys?
For the Boys runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
▸What is For the Boys rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 82 ratings.
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