Where the Boys Are (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1984, Where the Boys Are is a comedy and romance film directed by Hy Averback, running about 94 minutes. “When girls want a vacation filled with fun, sand, and romance, they go to Fort Lauderdale...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four college co-eds travel to Fort Lauderdale for their Easter week of Spring Break, and become involved in a series of adventures and misadventures
Who’s in it. Where the Boys Are stars Lisa Hartman as Jennie Cooper, Lorna Luft as Carole Singer, Wendy Schaal as Sandra Roxbury and Lynn-Holly Johnson as Laurie Jameson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Where the Boys Are has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $10.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Where the Boys Are page.
If you liked it. Fans of Where the Boys Are tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where the Boys Are (1984)?
- In US, Where the Boys Are is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Where the Boys Are worth watching?
- Where the Boys Are holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Where the Boys Are?
- Where the Boys Are stars Lisa Hartman, Lorna Luft, Wendy Schaal, Lynn-Holly Johnson and Russell Todd.
- When was Where the Boys Are released?
- Where the Boys Are was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.