The Boys (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1997, The Boys is a comedy film directed by Louis Saïa, running about 107 minutes. “Nothing in the world would make them miss their weekly game...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Every Monday evening, at the arena, eleven men get together to lovingly put on the jersey of the Boys, the hockey team of a "garage" league to which they belong. As Stan, their revered trainer, would affectionately say, they have the "puck" tattooed on their hearts. It doesn't matter if they are lawyers, policemen, mechanics or unemployed, as soon as they enter the locker room, everyone forgets their age, their work and their problems.
Who’s in it. The Boys stars Marc Messier as Bob, Rémy Girard as Stan, Patrick Huard as Ti-Guy and Serge Thériault as François, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Boys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on iciTouTV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boys (1997)?
- In CA, The Boys is available to stream on iciTouTV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boys worth watching?
- The Boys holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boys?
- The Boys stars Marc Messier, Rémy Girard, Patrick Huard, Serge Thériault and Michel Barrette.
- When was The Boys released?
- The Boys was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.