The Boy Friend
“A glittering super colossal heart warming toe-tapping continuously delightful musical extravaganza!”
When the leading lady of a low-budget musical revue sprains her ankle, the assistant stage manager is forced to understudy and perform in her place.
Where to watch The Boy Friend in United States
Can I watch The Boy Friend in United States? The Boy Friend isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Boy Friend streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
About The Boy Friend
The Boy Friend is a 1971 English-language music, comedy and romance film directed by Ken Russell. The cast is led by Twiggy, Christopher Gable, Max Adrian. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Boy Friend was produced by Russflix, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and EMI Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 16, 1971, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Writers
- Ken Russell
- Release date
- December 16, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Russflix, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, EMI Films
The Boy Friend cast & crew
The Boy Friend was directed by Ken Russell and written by Ken Russell.
The cast features Twiggy as Polly, Christopher Gable as Tony, Max Adrian as Max, Bryan Pringle as Percy, Murray Melvin as Alphonse, and Moyra Fraser as Mme. Dubonnet.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by David Watkin and it was produced by Ken Russell.
Is The Boy Friend worth watching?
At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy music, comedy, and romance, The Boy Friend is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Boy Friend
The Boy Friend isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Boy Friend
Twiggy
Polly
Christopher Gable
Tony
Max Adrian
Max
Bryan Pringle
Percy
Murray Melvin
Alphonse
Moyra Fraser
Mme. Dubonnet
Georgina Hale
Fay
Sally Bryant
Nancy
Vladek Sheybal
De Thrill
Tommy Tune
Tommy
Brian Murphy
Peter
Graham Armitage
Michael
The Boy Friend — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Boy Friend in United States?
The Boy Friend is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Boy Friend in?
The Boy Friend is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Boy Friend?
The Boy Friend runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
▸What is The Boy Friend rated?
The Boy Friend is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 40 ratings.
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