The Boys of St. Vincent
Seen it?1994 | 93 min | Drama, Crime
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Boys Don't Cry or Dolores Claiborne, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The true story of boys being sexually abused at their orphanage, run by a religious community in Newfoundland.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards: Best Film Made for Cable TV. Also nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award. Plus 9 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$205K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John N. Smith
- Henry CzernyBrother Peter Lavin
- Johnny MorinaKevin Reevey
- Brian DooleyDetective Noseworthy
- Philip DinnMike Finn
- Brian DoddSteven Lunney
- Ashley BillardBrian Lunney
- Maurice PodbreyArchbishop
- Jeremy KeefeMike Sproule
- Jonathan LewisEddie Linnane
- Ed MartinTom Kennedy