Boys
No one stays innocent forever.
1996 • 86 min • Romance · Drama · Mystery
Synopsis
Fed up with boarding school and frustrated with the way others have planned his life, John Baker Jr. wants a change -- anything to shake up his staid routine. The moment arrives when he stumbles upon a woman, Patty Vare, unconscious in a field. Deciding to risk it, John takes her to his dorm to look after her, much to the disapproval of his friends. John's decision proves fateful as he and Patty grow close to one another. However, she may be keeping secrets from him.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 54 Audience · 49 · 100%
At a restrictive boarding school, a young man finds an unconscious woman and brings her to his dorm. As they grow closer, he learns she may be hiding secrets. This romantic mystery explores first love and finding your own path.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 3/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Some thematic elements may be intense for younger viewers
- Characters drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes
What it models well
- First love and burgeoning romance
- Questioning authority and expectations
- Finding your own identity
- Taking initiative to help others
Talk about it after
- The choices we make when we feel trapped
- Trust and honesty in new relationships
- The challenges of growing up and gaining independence
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Boys. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
Top billed cast
Director: Stacy Cochran • Crew: Stacy Cochran, James Salter
Trailers & clips
Boys TRAILER 1996 - Winona Ryder - Lukas Haas
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.4/10 (49)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $516,349
- IMDb
- tt0115742
