Lover Boy (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1989, Lover Boy is a drama film directed by Geoffrey Wright, running about 58 minutes. “A tale of love and revenge” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In suburban Melbourne, an awkward and inexperienced teenage boy and a mature woman come to discover the full force of their sexuality.
Who’s in it. Lover Boy stars Noah Taylor as Mick, Gillian Jones as Sally, Ben Mendelsohn as Gazza and Alice Garner as Rhonda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Lover Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Foxtel Now. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lover Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lover Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lover Boy (1989)?
- In AU, Lover Boy is available to stream on Foxtel Now. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lover Boy worth watching?
- Lover Boy holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lover Boy?
- Lover Boy stars Noah Taylor, Gillian Jones, Ben Mendelsohn, Alice Garner and Daniel Pollock.
- When was Lover Boy released?
- Lover Boy was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.