Just a Boys' Game
1979, English. Directed by John Mackenzie.
Jake lives in the shadow of his dying grandfather, who was once the town's toughest hard man. Despite their hatred of each other, Jake's sole aim is to be as tough as the old man was. One day in Jake's life, as he drifts, drinks and fights, leads to a bleak realisation.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Just a Boys' Game is streaming on Britbox in India.
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- Released
- 8 November 1979
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Peter McDougall
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Just a Boys' Game runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
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Just a Boys' Game is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Just a Boys' Game?
If you liked Just a Boys' Game, try Barbarians at the Gate, Drumline: A New Beat, Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault.
Who directed Just a Boys' Game?
Just a Boys' Game (1979) was directed by John Mackenzie and stars Frankie Miller, Ken Hutchison, Gregor Fisher.