The Newton Boys
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Where to watch The Newton Boys in United States
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Where is The Newton Boys 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 | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Newton Boys
The Newton Boys is a 1998 English-language crime, action and drama film directed by Richard Linklater. The cast is led by Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich, Ethan Hawke. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Newton Boys was produced by Detour Filmproduction and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on March 26, 1998, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $27 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Linklater
- Writers
- Richard Linklater, Claude Stanush, Clark Walker
- Release date
- March 26, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $27 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- Detour Filmproduction, 20th Century Fox
The Newton Boys cast & crew
The Newton Boys was directed by Richard Linklater and written by Richard Linklater, Claude Stanush, and Clark Walker.
The cast features Matthew McConaughey as Willis Newton, Skeet Ulrich as Joe Newton, Ethan Hawke as Jess Newton, Vincent D'Onofrio as Dock Newton, Dwight Yoakam as Brentwood Glasscock, and Gail Cronauer as Mia Newton.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Edward D. Barnes, cinematography is by Peter James, and it was produced by John Sloss and Anne Walker-McBay.
Is The Newton Boys worth watching?
The Newton Boys holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 199 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, action, and drama, The Newton Boys is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Newton Boys
The Newton Boys 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.
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Cast of The Newton Boys
Matthew McConaughey
Willis Newton
Skeet Ulrich
Joe Newton
Ethan Hawke
Jess Newton
Vincent D'Onofrio
Dock Newton
Dwight Yoakam
Brentwood Glasscock
Gail Cronauer
Mia Newton
Julianna Margulies
Louise Brown
Jena Karam
Orphan Singer
Casey McAuliffe
Orphan Singer
Regina Mae Matthews
Orphan Fiddler
Lew Temple
Waiter
Charles Gunning
Slim
The Newton Boys — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Newton Boys in United States?
The Newton Boys 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 Newton Boys in?
The Newton Boys is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Newton Boys?
The Newton Boys runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is The Newton Boys rated?
The Newton Boys is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 199 ratings.
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