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Borstal Boy (2001): movie guide
Borstal Boy (2001) is a Drama running about 91 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.2/10 from 56 votes. Notable cast includes Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Robin Laing, Ian McElhinney. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2001-03-22
- Runtime: 91 min
- TMDB: 6.2/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2001-03-22
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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.
Cast highlights
Borstal Boy features Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Robin Laing, Ian McElhinney, Eva Birthistle, Mark Huberman. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2001-03-22. Runtime: 91 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (56 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Borstal Boy?
- Borstal Boy is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Borstal Boy?
- Borstal Boy runs about 91 minutes.
- Who stars in Borstal Boy?
- Cast highlights include Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Robin Laing, Ian McElhinney, Eva Birthistle, Mark Huberman.
- Does Cinema Box stream Borstal Boy?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Borstal Boy?
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