The New Boys
2003, English. Directed by David MacDougall.
The social dynamics of the group is the focus of this study of life in Foot House, one of Doon School’s dormitories for new boys. It begins a few days before the boys appear and shows them arriving, struggling with their trunks and suitcases. It then follows them for the next two months of their lives in the house. The film provides a comparison to the group viewed in With Morning Hearts, for these boys appear more divided and class-conscious. Within the group there is a range of personalities and backgrounds—some are natural leaders, some subject to teasing and bullying, some argumentative, some peace-makers. An important feature of the film is the inclusion of conversations among the boys about the causes of aggression and warfare, homesickness, restaurant food, and how to speak to a ghost.
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- 1h 40m
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The New Boys: quick answers
What should I watch before The New Boys?
Watch Doon School Chronicles (2000), With Morning Hearts (2001), and Karam in Jaipur (2001) first.
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Next in the series: The Age of Reason (2004).
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How long is The New Boys?
The New Boys runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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The New Boys isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 2003. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The New Boys?
The New Boys (2003) was directed by David MacDougall.