The Boys Are Back
“Inspired by a true story.”
6.3/ 10IMDb6.8187
20091h 44mPG-13
Overview
When the wife of sports-writer Joe Warr dies of cancer, he takes on the responsibility of raising their 6-year-old son, and his teenage son from a previous marriage. As Joe rejects the counsel of his mother-in-law and other parents, he develops his own philosophies on parenting.
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Crew
- Director
- Scott Hicks
- Writers
- Allan Cubitt, Simon Carr
- Producers
- Peter Bennett-Jones, Greg Brenman, Jane Wright, David M. Thompson, Timothy White
- Production
- Australian Film Finance Corporation, BBC Film, Hopscotch Productions, Screen Australia, Southern Light Films
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Boys Are Back rated?
The Boys Are Back has an audience rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 187 votes.
Who directed The Boys Are Back?
The Boys Are Back was directed by Scott Hicks.
When was The Boys Are Back released?
The Boys Are Back was released in 2009.