
Feature film — 2009
The Boys Are Back (2009)
When the wife of sports-writer Joe Warr dies of cancer, he takes on the responsibility of raising their 6-year-old son, and his teenage son from a previous marriage. As Joe rejects the counsel of his mother-in-law and other parents, he develops his own philosophies on parenting.
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A high-signal pick with 203 votes.
Australian Film Finance Corporation / BBC Film / Hopscotch Productions / Screen Australia / Southern Light Films / Tiger Aspect / South Australian Film Corporation
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Director: Scott Hicks
On screen
Cast & crew

Clive Owen
Joe Warr

Laura Fraser
Katy Warr

Emma Booth
Laura

George MacKay
Harry Warr

Emma Lung
Mia

Natasha Little
Flick

Julia Blake
Barbara

Nicholas McAnulty
Artie

Chris Haywood
Tom

Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Tim Walker

Tommy Bastow
Harry's Friend

Rupert Simonian
Harry's Friend
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