Boys' Night Out (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1962, Boys' Night Out is a comedy and romance film directed by Michael Gordon, running about 115 minutes. “If you believe in sex and fun... by all means join us!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fred, George, Doug and Howie are quickly reaching middle-age. Three of them are married, only Fred is still a bachelor. They want something different than their ordinary marriages, children and TV-dinners. In secret, they get themselves an apartment with a beautiful young woman, Kathy, for romantic rendezvous. But Kathy does not tell them that she is a sociology student researching the sexual life of the white middle-class male.
Who’s in it. Boys' Night Out stars Kim Novak as Cathy, James Garner as Fred Williams, Tony Randall as George Drayton and Howard Morris as Howard McIllenny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Boys' Night Out has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boys' Night Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boys' Night Out tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boys' Night Out (1962)?
- In US, Boys' Night Out is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boys' Night Out worth watching?
- Boys' Night Out holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boys' Night Out?
- Boys' Night Out stars Kim Novak, James Garner, Tony Randall, Howard Morris and Howard Duff.
- When was Boys' Night Out released?
- Boys' Night Out was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.