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The War Boys (2009): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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The War Boys is a 2009 drama directed by Ron Daniels, starring Benjamin Walker as David, Victor Rasuk and Brian J. Smith. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $55,513 worldwide.

The War Boys (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Ron Daniels
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The War Boys About?

The premise of The War Boys without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The heart knows no borders. David, George and Greg have been inseparable since high school, calling themselves “The War Boys.” They spent summers perched on the U.S.–Mexico border, spotting migrants and, for sport, chasing them across the desert. With school over, David returns home from his freshman year of college and the trio reunites, forced to confront the consequences of their reckless games and the moral weight of their past.

The War Boys Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The War Boys Cast & Characters

Benjamin Walker leads the cast as David, with Victor Rasuk as Greg and Brian J. Smith as George. Directed by Ron Daniels; 9 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

The War Boys Plot Summary

What happens in The War Boys from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

David Welch [Benjamin Walker] has been suspended from college, and along with two friends, Greg [Victor Rasuk] and George [Brian J. -Mexico border*, alerting border patrol to illegal crossings and calling themselves The War Boys. David is angry at his father, who won’t allow him to leave school to work in the family trucking business. David devises a plan to hijack one of his father’s trucks, expecting it to be carrying a shipment of black market TVs from Mexico. The trio succeeds in stealing the truck and temporarily parks it in a desolate area while they search for a buyer. David’s father, Slater [Peter Gallagher], vows revenge against the thieves; he is deeply upset by the loss and does not see it merely as a business setback.

Full summary

The whole story of The War Boys, scene by scene

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Box office

The War Boys Box Office

The War Boys grossed $55,513 worldwide.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$55.5K

US & Canada
$55.5K
Videos

The War Boys Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The War Boys.

The War Boys - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The War Boys?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

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What activity do David and his friends call themselves?

Details

The War Boys Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Os Meninos da Guerra” and “Момчета на войната, მებრძოლი ბიჭები”.

Also known as
  • Os Meninos da Guerra
  • Момчета на войната, მებრძოლი ბიჭები
  • Вояки
  • 워 보이즈
  • 男孩的战争

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FAQ

The War Boys FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The War Boys, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The War Boys?

The War Boys runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The War Boys released?

The War Boys was released on May 30, 2009.

Who directed The War Boys?

The War Boys was directed by Ron Daniels.

Who is in the cast of The War Boys?

The War Boys stars Benjamin Walker as David, Victor Rasuk as Greg and Brian J. Smith as George, among 9 credited actors.

How much did The War Boys make at the box office?

The War Boys grossed $55,513 worldwide.

Does The War Boys have a post-credit scene?

No. The War Boys has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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