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Play trailer Poster for Boys PG-13 Released May 10, 1996 1h 26m Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Fed up with boarding school and frustrated with the way others have planned his life, John Baker Jr. (Lukas Haas) wants a change -- anything to shake up his staid routine. The moment arrives when he stumbles upon a woman, Patty Vare (Winona Ryder), unconscious in a field. Deciding to risk it, John takes her to his dorm to look after her, much to the disapproval of his friends. John's decision proves fateful as he and Patty grow close to one another. However, she may be keeping secrets from him.
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Winona Ryder's femme fatale proves to be a blank cipher in Boys, a mystery with an intriguing hook that quickly fizzles into teenage ennui.

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Anne Billson Daily Telegraph (UK) Stacy Cochran wrote and directed and I fell asleep. Nov 22, 2017 Full Review Variety Staff Variety As vague and unfocused as its title. Jan 14, 2011 Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader The actors do a nice job of investing it all with a certain conviction, and there's a fairy-tale tinge to some of the action that gives it a certain charm. Jan 14, 2011 Full Review TV Guide What begins as an edgy examination of sheltered, selfish kids making stupid choices devolves into a ludicrously mannered celebration of adolescent rebellion. Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 14, 2011 Full Review Laura Clifford Reeling Reviews Rated: 2/5 Feb 2, 2008 Full Review Susan Granger www.susangranger.com Rated: 2/5 Nov 17, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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steve d Winona Ryder is as good as ever but the script has nothing to offer. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Winona Ryder is one of the best actresses, but her talent is wasted in this dull and uninspired film. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member I love these couples of pretty Ryder and charming Haas....can't forget the romances Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member I literally cried after seeing this movie, it's THE love story I wish I had in my life, Winona's character is realistic and the circumstances as well, I watch it once in awhile because I don't want to lose the feelings I get when I watch it like I had when I first watched it, my favorite film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member THe actors try their best, but the film as a whole is questionable. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member Dull, pointless. Plot is all over the place, and ultimately goes nowhere. Direction is listless. The boys' characters are irritating and the performances (including that of Lukas Haas) are unconvincing. The only positive thing about the movie is that it stars the wonderful and gorgeous Winona Ryder. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Fed up with boarding school and frustrated with the way others have planned his life, John Baker Jr. (Lukas Haas) wants a change -- anything to shake up his staid routine. The moment arrives when he stumbles upon a woman, Patty Vare (Winona Ryder), unconscious in a field. Deciding to risk it, John takes her to his dorm to look after her, much to the disapproval of his friends. John's decision proves fateful as he and Patty grow close to one another. However, she may be keeping secrets from him.
Director
Stacy Cochran
Producer
Paul Feldsher, Peter Frankfurt, Erica Huggins
Screenwriter
Stacy Cochran
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures, Interscope Communications
Rating
PG-13 (Some Sexuality|Language|Drug Content)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 10, 1996, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 8, 1998
Box Office (Gross USA)
$513.8K
Runtime
1h 26m
Sound Mix
Surround