The Boys Are Back
Inspired by a true story.
6.3
2009
1h 44m
When the wife of sports-writer Joe Warr dies of cancer, he takes on the responsibility of raising their 6-year-old son, and his teenage son from a previous marriage. As Joe rejects the counsel of his mother-in-law and other parents, he develops his own philosophies on parenting.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
September 25, 2009
Runtime
1h 44m
Rating
6.3
(188 votes)
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Australian Film Finance Corporation
BBC Film
Hopscotch Productions
Screen Australia
Southern Light Films
Tiger Aspect
South Australian Film Corporation
Overview
When the wife of sports-writer Joe Warr dies of cancer, he takes on the responsibility of raising their 6-year-old son, and his teenage son from a previous marriage. As Joe rejects the counsel of his mother-in-law and other parents, he develops his own philosophies on parenting.
