Where the Boys Are (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1960, Where the Boys Are is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Henry Levin, running about 99 minutes. “The hilarious inside story of those rip-roaring spring vacations!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Good girls Merritt, Melanie, Tuggle and Angie - all students at mid-western Penmore University - are planning on going to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for spring break to get away from the mid-western snow despite not having much money to spend once there. On the drive down, they admit their real purpose is to go where the boys are.
Who’s in it. Where the Boys Are stars Dolores Hart as Merritt Andrews, George Hamilton as Ryder Smith, Yvette Mimieux as Melanie Tolman and Jim Hutton as TV Thompson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Where the Boys Are has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 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 (1960)?
- In US, Where the Boys Are is available to stream on TCM, 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 Where the Boys Are worth watching?
- Where the Boys Are holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Where the Boys Are?
- Where the Boys Are stars Dolores Hart, George Hamilton, Yvette Mimieux, Jim Hutton and Barbara Nichols.
- When was Where the Boys Are released?
- Where the Boys Are was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.