The History Boys (2006)

History. It's just one bloody thing after another.

The History Boys (2006) poster

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.

Director: Nicholas Hytner
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: George Fenton
Cinematography: Andrew Dunn
Editing: John Wilson
Production: DNA Films, UK Film Council, BBC Two, National Theatre
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $13M
Original Language: en

Themes

Teacher-Student Relationship, Teacher's Inspiration and Path to Success, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, School Life and Youth

Keywords

high school, northern england, scholarship, becoming an adult, education, exam, based on play or musical, oxford, cambridge, yorkshire, teacher, high school teacher, lgbt, lgbt teen, history teacher

Trailer

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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 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.
Who directed The History Boys?
The History Boys was directed by Nicholas Hytner.
Who stars in The History Boys?
The History Boys stars Richard Griffiths, Stephen Campbell Moore, Dominic Cooper, Samuel Barnett, James Corden, Russell Tovey.
How long is The History Boys?
The History Boys has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is The History Boys?
The History Boys is a Drama film.
What is the budget of The History Boys?
The History Boys had a budget of $4M.
How much did The History Boys gross?
The History Boys grossed $13M worldwide.
Where was The History Boys produced?
The History Boys was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The History Boys?
The themes of The History Boys include: Teacher-Student Relationship, Teacher's Inspiration and Path to Success, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, School Life and Youth.