The Boys (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1998, The Boys is a drama film directed by Rowan Woods, running about 86 minutes. “Little we know or imagine can prepare us for the fierce and punishing impact of The Boys.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brett Sprague is a violent and psychopathic man, who is released on parole after serving a sentence for assault. As he returns to his family house and we watch him and his brothers, Stevie and Glenn, for the next 24 hours, it becomes clear this day will not end well.
Who’s in it. The Boys stars David Wenham as Brett Sprague, Toni Collette as Michelle, Lynette Curran as Sandra Sprague and John Polson as Glenn Sprague, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Boys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Stan and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boys (1998)?
- In AU, The Boys is available to stream on Stan, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. 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 6.0 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?
- The Boys stars David Wenham, Toni Collette, Lynette Curran, John Polson and Anthony Hayes.
- When was The Boys released?
- The Boys was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.