Borstal Boy (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2000, Borstal Boy is a drama film directed by Peter Sheridan, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on Irish poet Brendan Behan's experiences in a reform school in 1942. A 16 year-old Irish republican terrorist arrives on the ferry at Liverpool and is arrested for possession of explosives. He is imprisoned in a Borstal in East Anglia, where he is forced to live with his would-be enemies, an experience that profoundly changes his life.
Who’s in it. Borstal Boy stars Shawn Hatosy as Brendan Behan, Danny Dyer as Charlie Milwall, Robin Laing as Jock and Eva Birthistle as Liz Joyce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Borstal Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Borstal Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Borstal Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Borstal Boy (2000)?
- In US, Borstal Boy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Borstal Boy worth watching?
- Borstal Boy holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Borstal Boy?
- Borstal Boy stars Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Robin Laing, Eva Birthistle and Ian McElhinney.
- When was Borstal Boy released?
- Borstal Boy was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.