Fanboys (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2009, Fanboys is a comedy and adventure film directed by Kyle Newman, running about 90 minutes. “Never tell them the odds.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1999, Star Wars fanatics take a cross-country trip to George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch so their dying friend can see a screening of The Phantom Menace before its release.
Who’s in it. Fanboys stars Christopher McDonald as Big Chuck, Sam Huntington as Eric, Ethan Suplee as Harry Knowles and Christopher Marquette as Linus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Fanboys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $948.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 Fanboys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fanboys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fanboys (2009)?
- In US, Fanboys is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, 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 Fanboys worth watching?
- Fanboys holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fanboys?
- Fanboys stars Christopher McDonald, Sam Huntington, Ethan Suplee, Christopher Marquette and David Denman.
- When was Fanboys released?
- Fanboys was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.