Movie
The Boys Are Back
Inspired by a true story.
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
The Boys Are Back opened in theaters September 25, 2009. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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More about The Boys Are Back
Cast
Clive OwenJoe Warr
Laura FraserKaty Warr
Emma BoothLaura
George MacKayHarry Warr
Emma LungMia
Natasha LittleFlick
Julia BlakeBarbara
Nicholas McAnultyArtieCredits
- Directed by
- Scott Hicks
- Written by
- Simon Carr
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
Australian Film Finance CorporationAustralia
BBC FilmUnited Kingdom
Hopscotch ProductionsAustralia
Screen AustraliaAustralia- Southern Light FilmsAustralia
Tiger AspectUnited Kingdom