Angry Boys (2011)
Overview
Angry Boys is an Australian television mockumentary series written by and starring Chris Lilley. Continuing the mockumentary style of his previous series, the show explores the issues faced by young males in the 21st century – their influences, their pressures, their dreams and ambitions. In Angry Boys, Lilley plays multiple characters: S.mouse, an American rapper; Jen, a manipulative Japanese mother; Blake Oakfield, a champion surfer; Ruth "Gran" Sims, a guard at a juvenile detention facility; and her grandchildren, South Australian twins Daniel and Nathan Sims. The series is a co-production between the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and US cable channel HBO, with a pre-sale to BBC Three in the United Kingdom. Filmed in Melbourne, Los Angeles and Tokyo, Angry Boys premièred on 11 May 2011 at 9:00 pm on ABC1.
Where to watch Angry Boys
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Plex | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Plex | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Plex | — | Apple TV |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Plex | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | Apple TV |
| France | — | — | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Angry Boys in 5 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Angry Boys about?
Angry Boys is an Australian television mockumentary series written by and starring Chris Lilley. Continuing the mockumentary style of his previous series, the show explores the issues faced by young males in the 21st century – their influences, their pressures, their dreams and ambitions. In Angry Boys, Lilley plays multiple characters: S.mouse, an American rapper; Jen, a manipulative Japanese mother; Blake Oakfield, a champion surfer; Ruth "Gran" Sims, a guard at a juvenile detention facility; and her grandchildren, South Australian twins Daniel and Nathan Sims. The series is a co-production between the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and US cable channel HBO, with a pre-sale to BBC Three in the United Kingdom. Filmed in Melbourne, Los Angeles and Tokyo, Angry Boys premièred on 11 May 2011 at 9:00 pm on ABC1. Angry Boys is a Drama, Comedy series, first aired on 2011-05-11, 1 season and 12 episodes.
Is Angry Boys worth watching?
TMDB users rate Angry Boys 6.9 out of 10 from 34 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Angry Boys?
In the United States, Angry Boys is free to watch on Plex and can be bought from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Chris Lilley
Cast
- Chris Lilley as Daniel Sims
- Greg Fairall as Steve
- Liam Keltie as Tyson
- Deborah Jones as Kerry Sims
- Chris Lilley as Nathan Sims
- Chris Lilley as Ruth Sims
- Chris Lilley as Blake Oakfield
- Chris Lilley as S.mouse
- Chris Lilley as Jen Okazaki
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Sources
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