Wild Boys – Der Sommer ihres Lebens (1990): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1990, Wild Boys – Der Sommer ihres Lebens is a komödie and drama film directed by Joe Roth, running about 99 minutes. “A comedy for everyone who ever struggled to love a brother...or strangle one.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Meet the Libner brothers: Marvin (Daniel Stern), the oldest, is a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Buddy (Arye Gross), the middle child, is a timid dreamer. Bobby (Patrick Dempsey), the youngest, is a handsome rebel in reform school. As kids, they fought a lot and as adults, they barely speak. In the summer of 1963, their tough and eccentric father, Fred (Alan Arkin), gives them a task: to bring a 1954 Cadillac, bought for their mother, Betty (Rita Taggart), from Detroit to Miami. As the trip goes on, the three brothers fight and begin to reconnect with each other, while trying to keep the Caddy in mint condition.

Who’s in it. Wild Boys – Der Sommer ihres Lebens stars Patrick Dempsey as Robert 'Bobby' Libner, Arye Gross as Buddy Libner, Daniel Stern as Marvin Libner and Annabeth Gish as Tammy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Wild Boys – Der Sommer ihres Lebens has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $715 at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wild Boys – Der Sommer ihres Lebens page.

If you liked it. Fans of Wild Boys – Der Sommer ihres Lebens tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.