The Boys

The Boys

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

1998 · 86 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama

Brett Sprague is a violent and psychopathic man, who is released on parole after serving a sentence for assault. As he returns to his family house and we watch him and his brothers, Stevie and Glenn, for the next 24 hours, it becomes clear this day will not end well.

Directed by Rowan Woods · Written by Stephen Sewell

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