Boys, Be Ambitious (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1996, Boys, Be Ambitious is a drama and crime film directed by Kazuyuki Izutsu, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Chunba and Kotetsu, grows up in the working class neighborhood of Kishiwada in Osaka in the mid-seventies. Their life in school is a never-ending series of fights and reprisals against rival gangs landing them in trouble with organised crime and in the juvenile court.
Who’s in it. Boys, Be Ambitious stars Takashi Okamura, Hiroyuki Yabe, Nanako Okochi and Hiroyuki Miyasako, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Boys, Be Ambitious has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boys, Be Ambitious page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boys, Be Ambitious tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boys, Be Ambitious (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Boys, Be Ambitious change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Boys, Be Ambitious worth watching?
- Boys, Be Ambitious holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boys, Be Ambitious?
- Boys, Be Ambitious stars Takashi Okamura, Hiroyuki Yabe, Nanako Okochi, Hiroyuki Miyasako and Houka Kinoshita.
- When was Boys, Be Ambitious released?
- Boys, Be Ambitious was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.