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Boys

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2018 | 82 min | Drama, Romance, TV Movie

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved Heartstopper Forever or Maurice, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When Jonas was 14 he met the charismatic but mysterious Nathan. In addition to guiding him in grappling with his sexuality, Jonas soon confronts something dark and even dangerous about his new friend. Now an attractive, sexually assured adult, memories from this time still haunt Jonas.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 5K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Christophe Charrier

  • Félix MaritaudJonas (adult)
  • Nicolas BauwensJonas (teenager)
  • Tommy Lee BaïkNathan
  • Aure AtikaNathan's Mother
  • Ilian BergalaLéonard
  • Marie DenarnaudJonas's Mother
  • Pierre CartonnetJonas's Father
  • Nicolas SartousThe Predator
  • David BaïotSamuel
  • Julien NaccacheGrindr Guy