The Sci-Fi Boys (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2006, The Sci-Fi Boys is a documentary film directed by Paul Davids, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Legendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects films from the wild and funny days of B-movies to blockbusters that have captured the world's imagination. This is the story of the Sci-Fi Boys, who started out as kids making amateur movies inspired by Forrest J Ackerman's FAMOUS MONSTERS magazine and grew up to take Hollywood by storm, inventing the art and technology for filming anything the mind can dream.
Who’s in it. The Sci-Fi Boys stars Peter Jackson as Self, Ray Harryhausen as Self, Leonard Maltin as Self and Forrest J. Ackerman as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Sci-Fi Boys has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sci-Fi Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sci-Fi Boys tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sci-Fi Boys (2006)?
- In US, The Sci-Fi Boys is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sci-Fi Boys worth watching?
- The Sci-Fi Boys holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sci-Fi Boys?
- The Sci-Fi Boys stars Peter Jackson, Ray Harryhausen, Leonard Maltin, Forrest J. Ackerman and John Landis.
- When was The Sci-Fi Boys released?
- The Sci-Fi Boys was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.