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The Boys Are Back

6.320091h 44mPG-13MovieDrama

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.

DirectorScott Hicks
ProducersPeter Bennett-Jones·Greg Brenman

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Cast · Directed by Scott Hicks

COClive Owen
Clive Owen
Joe Warr
LFLaura Fraser
Laura Fraser
Katy Warr
EBEmma Booth
Emma Booth
Laura
GMGeorge MacKay
George MacKay
Harry Warr
ELEmma Lung
Emma Lung
Mia
NLNatasha Little
Natasha Little
Flick
JBJulia Blake
Julia Blake
Barbara
NMNicholas McAnulty
Nicholas McAnulty
Artie
CHChris Haywood
Chris Haywood
Tom
LFLewis Fitz-Gerald
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Tim Walker
TBTommy Bastow
Tommy Bastow
Harry's Friend
RSRupert Simonian
Rupert Simonian
Harry's Friend

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The Boys Are Back — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Boys Are Back?

The Boys Are Back is streaming on History Vault, Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Boys Are Back on Netflix?

No, The Boys Are Back is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on History Vault and Hoopla.

Is The Boys Are Back on Amazon Prime Video?

The Boys Are Back 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 The Boys Are Back for free?

The Boys Are Back is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States.

Is The Boys Are Back based on a true story?

Yes — The Boys Are Back is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).