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Boys Town

6.819381h 36mNRMovieDrama

Devout but iron-willed Father Flanagan leads a community called Boys Town, a different sort of juvenile detention facility where, instead of being treated as underage criminals, the boys are shepherded into making themselves better people.…

DirectorNorman Taurog
WritersDore Schary·Eleanore Griffin
ProducerJohn W. Considine Jr.

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Norman Taurog

STSpencer Tracy
Spencer Tracy
Father Flanagan
MRMickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Whitey Marsh
HHHenry Hull
Henry Hull
Dave Morris
LFLeslie Fenton
Leslie Fenton
Dan Farrow
GRGene Reynolds
Gene Reynolds
Tony Ponessa
ENEdward Norris
Edward Norris
Joe Marsh
ARAddison Richards
Addison Richards
Judge
MWMinor Watson
Minor Watson
Bishop
JHJonathan Hale
Jonathan Hale
John Hargraves
BWBobs Watson
Bobs Watson
Pee Wee
MSMartin Spellman
Martin Spellman
Skinny
MRMickey Rentschler
Mickey Rentschler
Tommy Anderson

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Boys Town — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Boys Town?

Boys Town is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Boys Town on Netflix?

No, Boys Town is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Boys Town on Amazon Prime Video?

Boys Town isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Boys Town for free?

Boys Town is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

Is there a sequel to Boys Town?

Yes — Boys Town is followed by Men of Boys Town (1941) in the Boys Town Collection.

Is there a prequel to Boys Town?

Boys Town is the first film in the Boys Town Collection.

Is Boys Town part of a trilogy?

No — Boys Town is part of the Boys Town Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Boys Town Collection?

There are 2 films in the Boys Town Collection: Boys Town (1938) and Men of Boys Town (1941).