The Brylcreem Boys (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1996, The Brylcreem Boys is a drama, war and romance film directed by Terence Ryan, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1941, as part of an effort to remain strictly neutral, the Dublin government made a deal with both Berlin and London whereby any soldier, sailor or pilot captured on Irish soil, whether of German or Allied forces, would be interned for the duration of the war. What the Irish failed to tell was that they would intern everybody in the same camp. It is here that Canadian pilot Miles Keogh and German pilot Rudolph Von Stegenbeck meet after a fight in which both their planes were downed.
Who’s in it. The Brylcreem Boys stars Angus Macfadyen as Rudolph von Stegenbek, Billy Campbell as Miles Keogh (as Bill Campbell), John Gordon Sinclair as Richard Lewis and William McNamara as Sam Gunn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Brylcreem Boys has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brylcreem Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brylcreem Boys tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brylcreem Boys (1996)?
- In GB, The Brylcreem Boys is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Brylcreem Boys worth watching?
- The Brylcreem Boys holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brylcreem Boys?
- The Brylcreem Boys stars Angus Macfadyen, Billy Campbell, John Gordon Sinclair, William McNamara and Chris 'Kit' Ryan.
- When was The Brylcreem Boys released?
- The Brylcreem Boys was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.