The History Boys (2006)
The History Boys is a 2006 drama movie directed by Nicholas Hytner, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars Richard Griffiths, Stephen Campbell Moore and Dominic Cooper.
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 obsessed with results, the boys attempt to pass.
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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 obsessed with results, the boys attempt to pass.
When was The History Boys released?
The History Boys was released on 2 October 2006.
How long is The History Boys?
The History Boys runs 1h 49m.
Who made The History Boys?
The History Boys was directed by Nicholas Hytner.
Where can I watch The History Boys?
The History Boys is available on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch The History Boys
Rent: Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Richard Griffiths as Hector
- Stephen Campbell Moore as Irwin
- Dominic Cooper as Dakin
- Samuel Barnett as Posner
- James Corden as Timms
- Russell Tovey as Rudge
- Samuel Anderson as Crowther
- Jamie Parker as Scripps
- Andrew Knott as Lockwood
- Sacha Dhawan as Akhtar
- Clive Merrison as Headmaster
- Frances de la Tour as Mrs. Lintott
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