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The History Boys

2006 • 112 minutes
4.5
29 reviews
65%
Tomatometer
18
Rating
Eligible

About this movie

From award-winning playwright Alan Bennett (The Madness of King George) comes this delightfully witty comedy of eight boisterous-yet-talented schoolboys hoping to gain admittance to England's most prestigious universities. They're aided on their quest by two teachers, a shrewd young upstart and an inspiring old eccentric, whose opposing philosophies challenge the boys to confront the true meaning of education and the relative values of happiness and success. Adapted from the original Tony Award winning play and starring the original Tony Award winning cast, "The History Boys" is an engaging, thought-provoking, and wickedly funny look at history, the pursuit of knowledge, and the utter randomness of life.
Rating
18

Ratings and reviews

4.5
29 reviews
Jo Cooke (Jo)
May 6, 2017
This is such a great film. I only got it because it had a very good write up and a good cast, I thought I would give it go, I am so glad I did. The songs are the tops and the student who sings some of songs has a fantastic voice. Worth a watch. It tells a story of very different people.
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Craig S
March 10, 2015
This film came highly recommended, like Anne of Cleaves...but unlike Henry VIII's forth wife, I wasn't disappointed
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Charis Bull
August 8, 2016
Incredible film. Relatable to me as a 17 year old gay a-level student. Very thoughtful. Loved it
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