For the Boys
1991, English. Directed by Mark Rydell.
Laughter and tears. Tragedy and triumph. They lived it all. For the boys.
Talented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decades from World War II to the Vietnam War era to their twilight era in the 90's.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch For the Boys
For the Boys isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 November 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Marshall Brickman, Neal Jimenez, Lindy Laub
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $23M
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For the Boys: quick answers
Is For the Boys worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is For the Boys?
For the Boys runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does For the Boys have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for For the Boys. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
For the Boys parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for For the Boys yet.
Which OTT platform is For the Boys on?
For the Boys isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like For the Boys?
If you liked For the Boys, try Grace of My Heart, Krush Groove, School Dance.
Who directed For the Boys?
For the Boys (1991) was directed by Mark Rydell and stars Bette Midler, James Caan, George Segal.