The History Boys
"History. It's just one bloody thing after another."
Originally released in 2006. The History Boys is a drama film. directed by Nicholas Hytner.
Starring Richard Griffiths, Stephen Campbell Moore, and Dominic Cooper
Synopsis
The story of an unruly class of bright, funny history students at a Yorkshire grammar school in pursuit of an undergraduate place at Oxford or Cambridge. Bounced between their maverick English master, a young and shrewd teacher hired to up their test scores, a grossly out-numbered history teacher, and a headmaster obsessed with results, the boys attempt to pass.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 2, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (210 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$13.4M
3.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $13,401,952
Production Companies
- DNA Films
- UK Film Council
- BBC Two
- National Theatre
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The History Boys about?
The story of an unruly class of bright, funny history students at a Yorkshire grammar school in pursuit of an undergraduate place at Oxford or Cambridge. Bounced between their maverick English mast...
Who directed The History Boys?
The History Boys was directed by Nicholas Hytner.
How long is The History Boys?
The History Boys has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The History Boys released?
The History Boys was released on October 2, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The History Boys?
The main cast of The History Boys includes Richard Griffiths, Stephen Campbell Moore, Dominic Cooper, Samuel Barnett, James Corden.
Is The History Boys worth watching?
The History Boys has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 210 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.