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Borstal Boy

6.220011h 31m15MovieDrama

Brendan Behan, a sixteen year-old IRA foot soldier, is going on a bombing mission from Ireland to Liverpool during the second world war. His mission is thwarted when he is apprehended, charged and imprisoned in Borstal, a reform institution for young offenders in East Anglia, England.

DirectorPeter Sheridan
WritersPeter Sheridan·Brendan Behan
ProducersPat Moylan·Jim Sheridan

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter Sheridan

SHShawn Hatosy
Shawn Hatosy
Brendan Behan
DDDanny Dyer
Danny Dyer
Charlie Milwall
RLRobin Laing
Robin Laing
Jock
IMIan McElhinney
Ian McElhinney
Verreker
EBEva Birthistle
Eva Birthistle
Liz Joyce
MHMark Huberman
Mark Huberman
Mac
LILee Ingleby
Lee Ingleby
Dale
RDRonnie Drew
Ronnie Drew
Customs man
EG
Eamon Glancy
Manning
DC
Dennis Conway
Holmes
PL
Patricia Leventon
Landlady
JO
John O'Toole
Whitbread

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Borstal Boy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Borstal Boy?

Borstal Boy isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Borstal Boy on Netflix?

No, Borstal Boy is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Borstal Boy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Borstal Boy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Borstal Boy for free?

Borstal Boy isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Borstal Boy based on a true story?

Yes — Borstal Boy is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).