Boston Kickout (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1996, Boston Kickout is a drama film directed by Paul Hills, running about 110 minutes. “Going mad...going straight...going places...going nowhere...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. School leaver Phil moves with his father from inner-city London to the satellite Hertfordshire New Town of Stevenage, where they are promised a brighter future...but all Phil finds there is a bleak, cultural wilderness; a world of unemployment, violence, alcoholism and drug abuse in 90s Britain
Who’s in it. Boston Kickout stars John Simm as Phil, Emer McCourt as Shona, Marc Warren as Robert and Andrew Lincoln as Ted, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Boston Kickout has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boston Kickout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boston Kickout tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boston Kickout (1996)?
- In US, Boston Kickout is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boston Kickout worth watching?
- Boston Kickout holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boston Kickout?
- Boston Kickout stars John Simm, Emer McCourt, Marc Warren, Andrew Lincoln and Richard Hanson.
- When was Boston Kickout released?
- Boston Kickout was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.