When We Were Boys (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 2013, When We Were Boys is a comedy and drama film directed by Richard Goudreau, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. Christmas 1967, when hockey was played on outdoor rinks. The Boys form the parish's second team and are guaranteed participation in the Holiday Tournament as they are the hosts. Despite limited talent, they dream of victory. Off the ice, they will have to deal with all kinds of moments that one experiences at that age; some funny and some difficult. Together, however, they will face them. Together, they will try to grow, because this is how they have chosen to live: Together.

Who’s in it. When We Were Boys stars Maxime Desjardins-Tremblay as Roméo "Méo" Levasseur, Maxime Gibault as Ben Bouchard, Derek Poissant as Marcel Bilodeau and Jassen Charron as Fernand Rivest, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, When We Were Boys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Crave, iciTouTV and Crave Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from CosmoGo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When We Were Boys page.

If you liked it. Fans of When We Were Boys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch When We Were Boys (2013)?
In CA, When We Were Boys is available to stream on Crave, iciTouTV and Crave Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from CosmoGo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is When We Were Boys worth watching?
When We Were Boys holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in When We Were Boys?
When We Were Boys stars Maxime Desjardins-Tremblay, Maxime Gibault, Derek Poissant, Jassen Charron and Samuel Gauthier.
When was When We Were Boys released?
When We Were Boys was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.