The Boys (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1962, The Boys is a drama and war film directed by Mikko Niskanen, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. When Continuation War started in Summer 1941, German soldiers arrived to Oulu. With their charm they conquered women and town boys. Finnish boys communicated with them on many levels: had trades, worked as interpreters, rotated business, spied on German love adventures and fought with each other about the favor of soldiers. In autumn 1944, the war was ending. Germans left Oulu by leaving behind fragile relationships, bastard kids and unfinished businesses. The most shocking of all was the faith of young Jake...
Who’s in it. The Boys stars Pentti Tarkiainen as Ilmari 'Immu' Kaarela, Vesa-Matti Loiri as Jaakko 'Jake' Hoikka, Uti Saurio as Paavo 'Pate' Harju and Hannu Vironmäki as Matti Korpi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Boys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boys (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Boys worth watching?
- The Boys holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boys?
- The Boys stars Pentti Tarkiainen, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Uti Saurio, Hannu Vironmäki and Markku Söderström.
- When was The Boys released?
- The Boys was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.