The Slab Boys (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1997, The Slab Boys is a drama film directed by John Byrne, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Paisley, Scotland, in 1957. Three likely lads look forward to the staff dance at the local carpet factory where they work
Who’s in it. The Slab Boys stars Robin Laing as Phil McCann, Russell Barr as George 'Spanky' Farrell, Bill Gardiner as Hector McKenzie and Louise Berry as Lucille Bentley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Slab Boys sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Slab Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Slab Boys tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Slab Boys (1997)?
- In US, The Slab Boys is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Slab Boys worth watching?
- The Slab Boys holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Slab Boys?
- The Slab Boys stars Robin Laing, Russell Barr, Bill Gardiner, Louise Berry and Julie Wilson Nimmo.
- When was The Slab Boys released?
- The Slab Boys was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.