For the Boys movie poster

For the Boys

"Laughter and tears. Tragedy and triumph. They lived it all. For the boys."

November 22, 1991 2h 18m 6.2/10 (80 votes)

Originally released in 1991. For the Boys is a drama/music film. directed by Mark Rydell. With a runtime of 2h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Bette Midler, James Caan, and George Segal

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 22, 1991 34 years ago
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Runtime 2h 18m 138 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (80 votes)
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Budget $40M Production budget
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Box Office $23.2M 0.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$40,000,000
Revenue
$23,202,444

Production Companies

  • All Girl Productions
  • 20th Century Fox

Frequently Asked Questions

What is For the Boys about?

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.

Who directed For the Boys?

For the Boys was directed by Mark Rydell.

How long is For the Boys?

For the Boys has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).

When was For the Boys released?

For the Boys was released on November 22, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in For the Boys?

The main cast of For the Boys includes Bette Midler, James Caan, George Segal, Patrick O'Neal, Christopher Rydell.