Question 1

What age is The Boy Friend appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Boy Friend (1971) best from about age 8. When a stage star twists her ankle, the shy assistant stage manager must step into the spotlight. Set in a 1920s British theater, this musical follows her unexpected journey from backstage to leading lady.

Question 2

What is The Boy Friend rated?

Accepted Answer

The Boy Friend (1971) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in The Boy Friend?

Accepted Answer

Period-typical gender roles; Flirting and light romance. Violence is none to speak of, language is none to speak of, scary moments are none to speak of, romance or sensuality is mild, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in The Boy Friend?

Accepted Answer

Embracing new opportunities; Teamwork and camaraderie; Finding your voice.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Boy Friend?

Accepted Answer

The magic of live theater; What it was like in the 1920s; Overcoming shyness.

Question 6

Where can I watch The Boy Friend?

Accepted Answer

The Boy Friend (1971) is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

The Boy Friend

The Boy Friend

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