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The Boys Are Back (2009) -- The Boys Are Back Trailer - A sportswriter (Clive Owen) becomes a single parent in tragic circumstances.
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The Boys Are Back (2009) -- A father must raise his two boys after their mother has passed away in this trailer for the drama
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Overview

User Rating:
7.3/10   327 votes
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Director:
Scott Hicks
Writers:
Simon Carr (novel)
Allan Cubitt (adaptation)
Contact:
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Release Date:
12 November 2009 (Australia) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
A sports writer becomes a single parent in tragic circumstances. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(108 articles)
Matt Shapiro’s 2009: The Cinescape
 (From newsinfilm. 2 January 2010, 1:29 AM, PST)
"An Education" Tops London Film Critics' Circle Awards
 (From Manny the Movie Guy. 21 December 2009, 10:05 PM, PST)
User Reviews:
Clive Owen's Ticket to the Oscar Nom more (10 total)

Cast

  (Credited cast)

Clive Owen ... Joe Warr

Laura Fraser ... Katy Warr

Emma Booth ... Laura

George MacKay ... Harry Warr
Steven Robertson ... School Housemaster
Julia Blake ... Barbara
Emma Lung ... Mia
Natasha Little ... Flick

Erik Thomson ... Digby
Chris Haywood ... Tom
Nicholas McAnulty ... Artie Warr

Klayton Stainer ... Beach Boy

Adam Morgan ... Journalist
Alexandra Schepisi ... Mother
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Boys Are Back in Town (Australia) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some sexual language and thematic elements.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
Canada:104 min (Toronto International Film Festival) | USA:104 min | UK:100 min (PAL DVD)
Country:
Australia | UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
USA:PG-13 (certificate #45455) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Ireland:12A | Australia:M | UK:12A
Filming Locations:
Adelaide Airport, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia more
Company:
Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC) more

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Trivia:
It took eight weeks to construct the Warr's house for the film. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2009-09-26)" (2009) more

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6 out of 7 people found the following review useful.
Clive Owen's Ticket to the Oscar Nom, 8 October 2009
8/10
Author: Ali 007 from Canada

Touching, real, sensitive and thoughtful. Definitely worth watching. I went because the releasing was limited and i don't wanted to miss this movie after Clive Owen's Oscar Rumour Buzz. An emotional--quite enjoyable entertaining story , i loved the screenplay and the supporting actors they were all touching and extremely talented. I really like the simplicity within this movie was made, it was real the emotions the acting and the movie. This movie made me cry. I really liked it. Clive Owen is amazing once again. I will not only watch it again but i will highly support the jury to give an Nom to Owen's Oscar Worthy performance. 8.5/10

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