Where can I watch For the Boys (1991)?

In USA, For the Boys is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is For the Boys worth watching?

For the Boys holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and musik. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in For the Boys?

For the Boys stars Bette Midler, James Caan, George Segal, Patrick O'Neal and Bud Yorkin.

When was For the Boys released?

For the Boys was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.

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For the Boys (1991): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1991 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1991, For the Boys is a drama and musik film directed by Mark Rydell, running about 138 minutes. “Laughter and tears. Tragedy and triumph. They lived it all. For the boys.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 1942 wird die Sängerin Dixie Leonard nach England geflogen, um vor den Jungs der US Army als neue Partnerin des Entertainers Eddie Sparks aufzutreten. Mit großen Erfolg. Eddie hofft, an ihrer Seite den Durchbruch zu schaffen: Zusammen tingeln sie die Fronten entlang. Bei ihrer Rückkehr nach Amerika erhält Dixie die Nachricht, daß ihr Mann gefallen ist. Nach Erfolgen im TV geht das in Haßliebe miteinander verbundene Showpaar an die Front in Korea. Dort kommt es zum ersten Bruch, als Eddie auf Geheiß seiner Bosse ihren Autor Art entläßt. Auch Dixie wendet sich von Eddie ab.

Who’s in it. For the Boys stars Bette Midler as Dixie Leonard, James Caan as Eddie Sparks, George Segal as Art Silver and Patrick O'Neal as Shephard, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, For the Boys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $23.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For the Boys page.

If you liked it. Fans of For the Boys tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch For the Boys (1991)?: In USA, For the Boys is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is For the Boys worth watching?: For the Boys holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and musik. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in For the Boys?: For the Boys stars Bette Midler, James Caan, George Segal, Patrick O'Neal and Bud Yorkin.
When was For the Boys released?: For the Boys was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.