Borstal Boy (2002): Cast & Ratings
Borstal Boy is a 2002 romantic drama directed by Peter Sheridan, starring Shawn Hatosy and Danny Dyer. It is partly based on Borstal Boy by Brendan Behan. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Critics gave it 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Peter Sheridan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Strand Releasing
- Based on
- Borstal Boy by Brendan Behan
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Borstal Boy About?
The premise of Borstal Boy without spoilers, adapted from Borstal Boy by Brendan Behan.
During the 1940s in Britain, Brendan Behan, a spirited 16-year-old Irish Republican, is caught attempting a bombing mission and sent to Borstal, a strict reformatory institution. While incarcerated, he clashes with authorities and fellow inmates, forcing him to confront his radical beliefs and the complexities of his actions. The experience leads to a profound personal reckoning as he questions his ideals and the path he has chosen.
Borstal Boy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- homosexual
- gay
- drag
- male male kiss
- homosexuality
- gay love
- gay kiss
- writer
- irish
- ireland
- male rear nudity
- ira
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- power struggle
- playwright
- sexuality
- death by landmine
- bullying
- cemetery
- theft
- landmine
- reference to oscar wilde
- homophobia
- fistfight
- cross dressing
- landmine explosion
- throwing dirt on coffin
- solitary confinement
- male dressed as female
- boys reformatory
- coming of age
- rapist
- gay slur
- dormitory
- sex offender
- attempted rape
- 1940s
- world war two
- death of friend
- borstal
- british
- blitz
- burial
- court
- boxing
- friend
- stuttering
- guilt
- dynamite
- graveyard
- accidental death
Borstal Boy Cast
Shawn Hatosy leads the cast, with Danny Dyer. Directed by Peter Sheridan.
- Director Peter Sheridan
More from Peter Sheridan
One more film directed by Peter Sheridan: The Breakfast.
Borstal Boy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Borstal Boy 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 47% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 62%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
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TMDB 62% User score
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Borstal Boy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Borstal Boy.
Cars in Borstal Boy
9 cars on screen, including the 2001 Honda Accord and the 1988 Chevrolet C-1500.
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2001 Honda Accord Important role -
1988 Chevrolet C-1500 Minor role -
1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 E W124 Minor role -
1995 Toyota Camry Minor role
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Borstal Boy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Borstal Boy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Borstal Boy?
Borstal Boy runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Borstal Boy released?
Borstal Boy was released on March 1, 2002.
Who directed Borstal Boy?
Borstal Boy was directed by Peter Sheridan.
More films by Peter Sheridan Who is in the cast of Borstal Boy?
Borstal Boy stars Shawn Hatosy and Danny Dyer.
How is Borstal Boy rated?
Borstal Boy has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Is Borstal Boy based on a book?
Yes. Borstal Boy is partly adapted from Borstal Boy by Brendan Behan.
Does Borstal Boy have a post-credit scene?
No. Borstal Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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