Boys Love (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2006, Boys Love is a drama and romance film directed by Kotaro Terauchi, running about 83 minutes. “Real love, young love, intense love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Magazine editor Taishin Mamiya interviews high school model Noeru Kisaragi. Despite Noeru's bad attitude, his painting of an ocean intrigues Mamiya and leads to a dinner, during which Noeru solicits Mamiya sexually. Soon Mamiya sees Noeru with another man, and he is shocked to discover at that moment that his interest in Noeru goes beyond article research—he truly wants to know more about him.
Who’s in it. Boys Love stars Yoshikazu Kotani as Taishin Mamiya, Takumi Saitoh as Noeru Kisaragi, Hiroya Matsumoto as Chidori Furumura and Masashi Taniguchi as Kousuke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Boys Love 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 Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boys Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boys Love (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Boys Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Boys Love worth watching?
- Boys Love holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boys Love?
- Boys Love stars Yoshikazu Kotani, Takumi Saitoh, Hiroya Matsumoto, Masashi Taniguchi and Atsumi Kanno.
- When was Boys Love released?
- Boys Love was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.