The History Boys

2006 • 112 minutes
4.3
43 reviews
65%
Tomatometer
R
Rating
Eligible
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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
R

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4.3
43 reviews
Dan Smalley
February 21, 2014
Loved this film. And the ending. Just like real life i hope that when the time comes and i am gone others will say i "passed on" love and excitement for life and a passion for learning.
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J F
July 21, 2017
Great movie.
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Amika Starr
August 3, 2018
Ive memerized most of the words
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