How long is The Boys Are Back?

The Boys Are Back is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Boys Are Back rated?

The Boys Are Back is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream The Boys Are Back?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: History Vault (subscription), Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Boys Are Back (2009) runs 1 h 44 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.4 from 205 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 44 min — ends 9:44 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: September 25, 2009
TMDB rating: 6.4 / 10 from 205 votes
Director: Scott Hicks
Starring: Clive Owen, Laura Fraser, Emma Booth, George MacKay
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: History Vault (subscription), Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is The Boys Are Back?: The Boys Are Back is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Boys Are Back rated?: The Boys Are Back is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Boys Are Back a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Boys Are Back?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: History Vault (subscription), Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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