Boys

A tender exploration of young love and self-discovery unfolds on the track.

• Sieger's attraction to relay teammate Marc unfolds through friendship, hesitation, and first love rather than overt melodrama.
• The relationship between Sieger and Marc is framed through understated affection and cautious mutual attraction.
• Training and competition with the relay team provide the recurring setting for Sieger and Marc's growing closeness.
• The plot includes Sieger's relationship with his single father Theo alongside his romantic awakening.

• God's Own Countryshared lgbtq coming of age, first love, tenderness, and emotionally restrained teen romance
• The Way He Looksshared teenage same sex desire, secrecy, friendship, and gentle coming out themes
• Call Me by Your Nameshared intimate lgbtq adolescent romance, self-discovery, and wistful emotional tone

Director

Mischa Kamp

Release Date

2014-01-08

Runtime

77 min

Rating

7.7 / 10 (758)

What is Boys about?

A tender Dutch coming-of-age romance follows a teenage relay runner as friendship with his teammate becomes an unexpectedly brave first love.

What is Boys like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Boys as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Boys violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Boys.

Which films are like Boys?

Films with a similar feel include God's Own Country, The Way He Looks, and Call Me by Your Name.

How long is Boys?

Boys runs 77 minutes.

Where can I watch Boys?

In United States, Boys streams on Kanopy, Plex, Plex Player, Plex Channel, Tubi TV.