December Boys (2007)
After that summer nothing would be the same.
For many years, four teenage orphans at an Australian outback convent have watched their younger comrades find new parents, and realize that they may never be adopted. The Reverend Mother sends the four boys away on a seaside vacation, where they meet Teresa and Fearless, a couple who would make perfect parents. The youths compete with one another to be the one Teresa and Fearless decide to adopt.
Director: Rod Hardy
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: September 14, 2007
Cast
- Daniel Radcliffe - Maps
- Lee Cormie - Misty
- Christian Byers - Sparks
- James Fraser - Spit
- Jack Thompson - Bandy
- Teresa Palmer - Lucy
- Sullivan Stapleton - Fearless
- Victoria Hill - Teresa
- Max Cullen - Narrator / Adult Misty
- Kris McQuade - Mrs. McAnsh
Screenplay
- Marc Rosenberg
- Michael Noonan (Novel)
- Ronald Kinnoch (Story)
Music: Carlo Giacco
Cinematography: David Connell
Editing: Dany Cooper
Production: Becker Entertainment, Village Roadshow Pictures
Country: Australia, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: en
Themes
Friendship and Bonds, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Unwavering Faith and Hope
Keywords
sea, friendship, beach, orphanage, hope, adoption, male friendship, rivalry, teenage crush, best friend
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is December Boys about?
- For many years, four teenage orphans at an Australian outback convent have watched their younger comrades find new parents, and realize that they may never be adopted. The Reverend Mother sends the four boys away on a seaside vacation, where they meet Teresa and Fearless, a couple who would make perfect parents. The youths compete with one another to be the one Teresa and Fearless decide to adopt.
- Who directed December Boys?
- December Boys was directed by Rod Hardy.
- Who stars in December Boys?
- December Boys stars Daniel Radcliffe, Lee Cormie, Christian Byers, James Fraser, Jack Thompson, Teresa Palmer.
- How long is December Boys?
- December Boys has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is December Boys?
- December Boys is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of December Boys?
- December Boys had a budget of $4M.
- How much did December Boys gross?
- December Boys grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was December Boys produced?
- December Boys was produced in Australia, United States of America.
- What are the themes of December Boys?
- The themes of December Boys include: Friendship and Bonds, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Unwavering Faith and Hope.