The History Boys (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2006, The History Boys is a comedy and drama film directed by Nicholas Hytner, running about 109 minutes. “History. It's just one bloody thing after another.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of an unruly class of bright, funny history students at a Yorkshire grammar school in pursuit of an undergraduate place at Oxford or Cambridge. Bounced between their maverick English master, a young and shrewd teacher hired to up their test scores, a grossly out-numbered history teacher, and a headmaster obsessed with results, the boys attempt to pass.
Who’s in it. The History Boys stars Samuel Anderson as Crowther, Dominic Cooper as Dakin, James Corden as Timms and Richard Griffiths as Hector, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The History Boys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The History Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of The History Boys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The History Boys (2006)?
- In US, The History Boys is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The History Boys worth watching?
- The History Boys holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The History Boys?
- The History Boys stars Samuel Anderson, Dominic Cooper, James Corden, Richard Griffiths and Samuel Barnett.
- When was The History Boys released?
- The History Boys was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.