The Boys

The Boys

Little we know or imagine can prepare us for the fierce and punishing impact of The Boys.

1998 · 86 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama

Brett, out of prison on parole, returns to his family home to catch up with his mother and brothers. The day takes a bad turn when the brothers start drinking and doing drugs, embarking on a night that they will have difficulty living down.

Directed by Rowan Woods · Written by Stephen Sewell

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