Borstal Boy (2001)
Overview
Brendan Behan, a sixteen year-old IRA foot soldier, is going on a bombing mission from Ireland to Liverpool during the second world war. His mission is thwarted when he is apprehended, charged and imprisoned in Borstal, a reform institution for young offenders in East Anglia, England.
Where to watch Borstal Boy
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | — | Apple TV |
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What is Borstal Boy about?
Brendan Behan, a sixteen year-old IRA foot soldier, is going on a bombing mission from Ireland to Liverpool during the second world war. His mission is thwarted when he is apprehended, charged and imprisoned in Borstal, a reform institution for young offenders in East Anglia, England. Borstal Boy is a Drama movie, released on 2001-03-22, runtime 91 minutes.
Is Borstal Boy worth watching?
TMDB users rate Borstal Boy 6.2 out of 10 from 55 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Borstal Boy?
In the United States, Borstal Boy is free to watch on Kanopy and can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Peter Sheridan
Cast
- Shawn Hatosy as Brendan Behan
- Danny Dyer as Charlie Milwall
- Robin Laing as Jock
- Ian McElhinney as Verreker
- Eva Birthistle as Liz Joyce
- Mark Huberman as Mac
- Lee Ingleby as Dale
- Ronnie Drew as Customs man
- Eamon Glancy as Manning
- Dennis Conway as Holmes
- Patricia Leventon as Landlady
- John O'Toole as Whitbread
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Sources
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