The Boondock Saints (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1999, The Boondock Saints is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Troy Duffy, running about 108 minutes. “Thy Kingdom Come. Thy Will Be Done.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tired of the crime overrunning the streets of Boston, Irish Catholic twin brothers Conner and Murphy are inspired by their faith to cleanse their hometown of evil with their own brand of zealous vigilante justice. As they hunt down and kill one notorious gangster after another, they become controversial folk heroes in the community. But Paul Smecker, an eccentric FBI agent, is fast closing in on their blood-soaked trail.
Who’s in it. The Boondock Saints stars Sean Patrick Flanery as Conner MacManus, Willem Dafoe as Paul Smecker, Norman Reedus as Murphy MacManus and David Della Rocco as Rocco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Boondock Saints has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $50M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Boondock Saints page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boondock Saints tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boondock Saints (1999)?
- In US, The Boondock Saints is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Peacock Premium, 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 The Boondock Saints worth watching?
- The Boondock Saints holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Boondock Saints?
- The Boondock Saints stars Sean Patrick Flanery, Willem Dafoe, Norman Reedus, David Della Rocco and David Ferry.
- When was The Boondock Saints released?
- The Boondock Saints was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.