


Film · Released
The History Boys
“History. It's just one bloody thing after another.”
The History Boys at a glance
The History Boys is a 2006 drama film, running 1h 49m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2006-10-02
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Nicholas Hytner
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.6 / 10 · 225 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmThe story of an unruly class of bright, funny history students at a Yorkshire grammar school in pursuit of an undergraduate place at Oxford or Cambridge. Bounced between their maverick English master, a young and shrewd teacher hired to up their test scores, a grossly out-numbered history teacher, and a headmaster obsessed with results, the boys attempt to pass.
Cast
14 names
Richard GriffithsHector
Stephen Campbell MooreIrwin
Dominic CooperDakin
Samuel BarnettPosner
James CordenTimms
Russell ToveyRudge
Samuel AndersonCrowther
Jamie ParkerScripps
Andrew KnottLockwood
Sacha DhawanAkhtar
Clive MerrisonHeadmaster
Frances de la TourMrs. Lintott
Penelope WiltonMrs. Bibby
Adrian ScarboroughWilkesQuestions about The History Boys
Quick answersWhere can I watch The History Boys in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The History Boys is listed on Apple TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The History Boys suitable for children?
The History Boys is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The History Boys about?
The story of an unruly class of bright, funny history students at a Yorkshire grammar school in pursuit of an undergraduate place at Oxford or Cambridge. Bounced between their maverick English master, a young and shrewd teacher hired to up their test scores, a grossly out-numbered history teacher, and a headmaster…
How long is The History Boys?
The History Boys runs for 1h 49m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The History Boys trailer?
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