The History Boys Movie (2006): Where to watch and stream online

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The History Boys

2006, Movie, 1h 49min

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.

Country: United Kingdom

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Reviews

Critic Ian Nathan

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A display of rich, humane, and often daring writing, and some classy acting from the mature folk...

Read full review at Empire

Sara Faust

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One of those works that just stick with you. Have watched this movie multiple times and love it even more each time I see it. Wish I could have seen the original play.

3 years ago

Critic Nathan Rabin

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...the classroom becomes a highly theatrical stage for verbal one-upmanship, intellectual combat, and sublimated desire, not to mention impromptu performances of classic movie scenes and the occasional song.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Toddy Burton

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...a sharply whimsical exploration into the purpose of knowledge, performance, and hormones.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Frequently asked questions

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The History Boys is a comedy-drama film that follows a group of bright and lively history students at a Yorkshire grammar school in their pursuit of admission into Oxford or Cambridge universities. The boys are mentored by two teachers with contrasting views on education, the young and astute Irwin, and the unconventional and charismatic Hector. As they navigate their studies, the boys face their own personal challenges and conflicts, including a budding romance between Dakin and Irwin. In the end, tragedy strikes when Hector is killed in a motorcycle accident, leaving behind a legacy of inspiration and friendship.

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The History Boys is currently unavailable to stream in undefined on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

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