Borstal Boy
2001, English. Directed by Peter Sheridan.
As a prisoner of war it is my duty to escape.
Brendan Behan, a sixteen year-old IRA foot soldier, is going on a bombing mission from Ireland to Liverpool during the second world war. His mission is thwarted when he is apprehended, charged and imprisoned in Borstal, a reform institution for young offenders in East Anglia, England.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Borstal Boy
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 March 2001
- Country
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Written by
- Nye Heron, Peter Sheridan
- Budget
- $100K
- Box office
- $87K
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What Borstal Boy is based on
Borstal Boy is based on Borstal Boy, a 1958 memoir or autobiography by Brendan Behan.
Memoir or autobiography · 1958
Borstal Boy
By Brendan Behan
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Borstal Boy: quick answers
Is Borstal Boy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Borstal Boy?
Borstal Boy runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Borstal Boy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Borstal Boy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Borstal Boy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Borstal Boy is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Borstal Boy on?
Borstal Boy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Borstal Boy?
If you liked Borstal Boy, try The Crying Game, Cracks, My Friend Dahmer.
Who directed Borstal Boy?
Borstal Boy (2001) was directed by Peter Sheridan and stars Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Robin Laing.
What is Borstal Boy based on?
Borstal Boy is based on Borstal Boy, a 1958 memoir or autobiography by Brendan Behan.