The Boys Are Back (film)
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The Boys Are Back is a 2009 Australian/British drama film
directed by Scott Hicks
, produced by Greg Brenman and starring Clive Owen
. Based on the book The Boys Are Back In Town by Simon Carr, the film features a score composed by Hal Lindes
and a soundtrack by Sigur Rós
.
) is a British sports writer who lives in Australia with his second wife, Katy (Laura Fraser
) and his young son Artie (Nicholas McAnulty
). Katy is diagnosed with cancer and passes away, forcing Joe to cope with the responsibilities of being a single parent.
Joe's teenage son from his first marriage, Harry (George MacKay
), feels abandoned in the UK with his mother. Harry uses Katy's death as an opportunity to try to build a relationship with his father, coming to visit him in Australia. Although Harry is initially unnerved by the lack of discipline in the house, he eventually forms a strong bond with Artie, while struggling to foster a closer relationship with Joe.
When Joe is forced by work to leave his sons alone in the house for a night, local teenagers throw a party at the house against both boys' will.
With the house ransacked, Harry flies back to England, fearful of Joe's reaction. Joe and Artie go after him. After much discussion, Joe convinces Harry to move to Australia on a permanent basis.
Joe has been brought closer to both of his sons, but continues to raise them with the same lack of discipline as before.
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
directed by Scott Hicks
Scott Hicks
Robert Scott Hicks is a film director from Australia. He is best known as the screenwriter and director of Shine, the Oscar-winning biopic of pianist David Helfgott. Hicks's work has been nominated for an Academy Award as well as winning an Emmy Award.-Personal life:Hicks was born in Uganda, the...
, produced by Greg Brenman and starring Clive Owen
Clive Owen
Clive Owen is an English actor, who has worked on television, stage and film. He first gained recognition in the United Kingdom for portraying the lead in the ITV series Chancer from 1990 to 1991...
. Based on the book The Boys Are Back In Town by Simon Carr, the film features a score composed by Hal Lindes
Hal Lindes
Hal Andrew Lindes is an English-American guitarist and film score composer.In 1980 he began recording a solo album with producer Al Kooper, along with Herbie Flowers on bass and John Bradbury on drums...
and a soundtrack by Sigur Rós
Sigur Rós
Sigur Rós is an Icelandic post-rock band with classicaland minimalist elements. The band is known for its ethereal sound, and frontman Jónsi Birgisson's falsetto vocals and use of bowed guitar. In January 2010, the band announced that they will be on hiatus. Since then, it has since been announced...
.
Plot
Joe Warr (Clive OwenClive Owen
Clive Owen is an English actor, who has worked on television, stage and film. He first gained recognition in the United Kingdom for portraying the lead in the ITV series Chancer from 1990 to 1991...
) is a British sports writer who lives in Australia with his second wife, Katy (Laura Fraser
Laura Fraser
Laura Fraser is a Scottish actress.-Early life:Fraser is the daughter of Rose, a college lecturer and nurse, and Alister Fraser, a scriptwriter who also worked in business. She attended Hillhead High School and is a former member of the Scottish Youth Theatre...
) and his young son Artie (Nicholas McAnulty
Nicholas McAnulty
Nicholas McAnulty is an Australian child actor. His debut role was playing Artie, a six-year-old boy in The Boys Are Back directed by Scott Hicks.-Background:...
). Katy is diagnosed with cancer and passes away, forcing Joe to cope with the responsibilities of being a single parent.
Joe's teenage son from his first marriage, Harry (George MacKay
George MacKay (actor)
-Biography:MacKay was born in London, England. At the age of five, he produced, directed and created his very own production of the play Peter and the Wolf with his friends playing the characters...
), feels abandoned in the UK with his mother. Harry uses Katy's death as an opportunity to try to build a relationship with his father, coming to visit him in Australia. Although Harry is initially unnerved by the lack of discipline in the house, he eventually forms a strong bond with Artie, while struggling to foster a closer relationship with Joe.
When Joe is forced by work to leave his sons alone in the house for a night, local teenagers throw a party at the house against both boys' will.
With the house ransacked, Harry flies back to England, fearful of Joe's reaction. Joe and Artie go after him. After much discussion, Joe convinces Harry to move to Australia on a permanent basis.
Joe has been brought closer to both of his sons, but continues to raise them with the same lack of discipline as before.
Cast
- Clive OwenClive OwenClive Owen is an English actor, who has worked on television, stage and film. He first gained recognition in the United Kingdom for portraying the lead in the ITV series Chancer from 1990 to 1991...
as Joe Warr - Laura FraserLaura FraserLaura Fraser is a Scottish actress.-Early life:Fraser is the daughter of Rose, a college lecturer and nurse, and Alister Fraser, a scriptwriter who also worked in business. She attended Hillhead High School and is a former member of the Scottish Youth Theatre...
as Katy - Emma LungEmma Lung- Career :Lung played Carmelita in the short-lived Australian drama series The Cooks. She received her first breakthrough role in the film Peaches starring alongside Jacqueline McKenzie and Hugo Weaving. She starred in the movie 48 Shades alongside Victoria Thaine and Richard Wilson...
as Mia - Nicholas McAnultyNicholas McAnultyNicholas McAnulty is an Australian child actor. His debut role was playing Artie, a six-year-old boy in The Boys Are Back directed by Scott Hicks.-Background:...
as Artie - George MacKayGeorge MacKay (actor)-Biography:MacKay was born in London, England. At the age of five, he produced, directed and created his very own production of the play Peter and the Wolf with his friends playing the characters...
as Harry - Julia BlakeJulia BlakeJulia Blake is a British-born actress based in Australia.Blake was born in London, England. She is married to Terry Norris. She is the mother of actresses Sarah and Jane Norris....
as Barbara - Emma BoothEmma Booth (actress)Emma Booth is an Australian model-turned-actress. From Perth in Western Australia, the former teen model and TV star played a significant role in the 2007 film Introducing the Dwights, opposite Brenda Blethyn.-TV and Movies Career :...
as Laura - Erik ThomsonErik ThomsonErik Thomson is an actor known for playing Hades in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Dr. Mitch Stevens in All Saints and Dave Rafter in Packed to the Rafters...
as Digby - Natasha LittleNatasha LittleNatasha Little is a British actress. She is best known for her work on British television, but has also featured in many film and theatre roles.- Early life :...
as Flick - Alexandra Schepisi as Mother
- Adam Morgan as Journalist
- Tommy BastowTommy BastowTommy Bastow is an English actor and musician from Epsom, Surrey. He is best known for playing the character Dave the Laugh in the 2008 film Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, as Joe in the BT adverts and as the lead singer in the band FranKo.-Education:Bastow attended the independent City of...
as Ben