The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys is a 2002 comedy drama directed by Peter Care, starring Jena Malone and Kieran Culkin. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $2 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2003. Critics gave it 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Peter Care
- Original language
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English - Studio
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- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys About?
The premise of The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
At a small parish school, four altar boys challenge the rigid rules of Sister Assumpta, their stern and disapproving teacher. After their artwork is seized, the boys set out on a quest to reclaim their creative freedom. Their rebellious actions lead to a journey of self-discovery and unexpected consequences, forever altering their perspectives and relationships.
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- glowing eye
- nosebleed
- watching tv
- cartoon on tv
- kmart
- 1970s
- school
- group
- comic book
- catholic
- friend
- book
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- prank
- catholic school
- screw
- artist
- fight
- revenge
- altar boy
- secret
- drawing
- gym
- hit with a ball
- no opening credits
- bare feet
- loss of friend
- psychological trauma
- peer pressure
- innocence
- loss
- kumbaya
- japanese
- spirit
- shadow
- predator
- prey
- irish
- drill
- right angle
- tomb
- fish
- cougar attack
- reference to tiger tiger burning bright
- constellation
- star
- desecration
- kung fu
- blackmail
- cruelty
- reference to jesus christ
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys Cast
Jena Malone leads the cast, with Kieran Culkin. Directed by Peter Care.
- Director Peter Care
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 7.0
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The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys Plot Summary
What happens in The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the sweltering summer of the 1970s in Savannah, Georgia, a group of rebellious teenagers at St. Agatha’s Catholic School escapes into their own subversive universe. The story follows Francis Doyle and his pals, Tim Sullivan, Wade Scalisi, and Joey Anderson, as they navigate their days filled with marijuana, whiskey-fueled adventures, and a budding interest in girls. Their antics, like stealing the school’s statue of St. Agatha and hiding it in their makeshift clubhouse, reveal their deep discontent with the drudgery of student life.
Full summary
The whole story of The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys, scene by scene
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys Box Office
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys grossed $2 million worldwide. $1.8 million came from the US and Canada and $220,735 (11%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2M
- US & Canada
- $1.8M
- International
- $220.7K
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys Awards & Nominations
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2003.
1 win1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2003 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best First Feature
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys.
How Well Do You Know The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys
19 cars on screen, including the Honda PA 50 Hobbit and the 1979 International Harvester S-Series.
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1970 AMC Hornet SST Background role
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Опасные игры церковных мальчиков” and “Опасные игры”.
- Also known as
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- Опасные игры церковных мальчиков
- Опасные игры
- La Peligrosa Vidas de los Altar Boys
- Vite pericolose di bravi ragazzi
- Lost Heaven
- Kuoripoikien kosto
- La peligrosa vida de los Altar boys
- Skandál v katolické škole
- Meninos de Deus
- Oltári fiúk
- Училищни игри
- Συμμορίες ανηλίκων
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- Ministranci
- Tehlikeli Hayaller
- 叛逆骄阳
- 복사의 위험한 삶
- La perillosa vida dels Altar Boys
- ก๊วนป่วน ไม่อันตราย
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The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys?
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys released?
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys was released on June 14, 2002.
Who directed The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys?
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys was directed by Peter Care.
More films by Peter Care Who is in the cast of The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys?
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys stars Jena Malone and Kieran Culkin.
How much did The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys make at the box office?
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys grossed $2 million worldwide ($1.8 million domestic, $220,735 international).
How is The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys rated?
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys has 6.9/10 on IMDb and 69 on Metacritic.
What awards did The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys win?
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2003.
Does The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys have a post-credit scene?
No. The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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