Boys' School (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.4

Released in 1938, Boys' School is a drama, adventure and mystery film directed by Christian-Jaque, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. In a college, three friends form a secret society. Their objective - going to America. One night, after one of their secret meetings, one of them sees a man coming out from a wall. The next day, after he talks about it, he disappears. Then, the second one vanishes. Are they gone to their dreams? That's when the art teacher is murdered. Suspicions now are too high so the third one decides to investigate.
Who’s in it. Boys' School stars Erich von Stroheim as Walter, le professeur d'anglais, Michel Simon as Lemel, le professeur de dessin, Armand Bernard as Mazeau, le concierge and Serge Grave as Beaume, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Boys' School has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boys' School page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boys' School tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boys' School (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Boys' School change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Boys' School worth watching?
- Boys' School holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Boys' School?
- Boys' School stars Erich von Stroheim, Michel Simon, Armand Bernard, Serge Grave and Marcel Mouloudji.
- When was Boys' School released?
- Boys' School was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.
