The Boys Are Back (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2009, The Boys Are Back is a drama film directed by Scott Hicks, running about 104 minutes. “Inspired by a true story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the wife of sports-writer Joe Warr dies of cancer, he takes on the responsibility of raising their 6-year-old son, and his teenage son from a previous marriage. As Joe rejects the counsel of his mother-in-law and other parents, he develops his own philosophies on parenting.
Who’s in it. The Boys Are Back stars Clive Owen as Joe Warr, Laura Fraser as Katy Warr, Emma Booth as Laura and George MacKay as Harry Warr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Boys Are Back has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ 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 The Boys Are Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boys Are Back tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boys Are Back (2009)?
- In US, The Boys Are Back is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, 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 Boys Are Back worth watching?
- The Boys Are Back holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boys Are Back?
- The Boys Are Back stars Clive Owen, Laura Fraser, Emma Booth, George MacKay and Emma Lung.
- When was The Boys Are Back released?
- The Boys Are Back was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.