The Boys (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Series · ★ 8.5
Released in 2019, The Boys is an action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series. “Never meet your heroes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of vigilantes known informally as “The Boys” set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty.
Who’s in it. The Boys stars Jack Quaid as Hugh 'Hughie' Campbell, Karl Urban as Billy Butcher, Antony Starr as John / Homelander and Erin Moriarty as Annie January / Starlight, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Boys sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boys tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boys (2019)?
- In US, The Boys is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boys worth watching?
- The Boys holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Boys?
- The Boys stars Jack Quaid, Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty and Dominique McElligott.
- When was The Boys released?
- The Boys was released in 2019.