House of Boys (2009): movie guide

What is House of Boys about?

It is 1984. Frank is a determined English teenager who runs away from high school to find an alternative gay lifestyle in Amsterdam. He finds a home and a job at the "House of Boys", a bar-cum-brothel run by a strict Madame who has an eye for what his punters crave. Frank works his way up from barman to on-stage dancer and falls in love with some of his housemates, Jake. The first intimations of what is described as 'the gay cancer', casts a long shadow over Frank's tight-knit group of friends. Yet despite the troubles that cloud the hopes and dreams of young Frank, his perseverance, along with support from a willing doctor, will carry him through.

Cast highlights

House of Boys features Layke Anderson, Benn Northover, Udo Kier, Stephen Fry, Steven Webb, Chris McHallem. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2009-11-20. Runtime: 120 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (46 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is House of Boys?

House of Boys is listed as Drama, Romance on TMDB.

How long is House of Boys?

House of Boys runs about 120 minutes.

Who stars in House of Boys?

Cast highlights include Layke Anderson, Benn Northover, Udo Kier, Stephen Fry, Steven Webb, Chris McHallem.

Does Cinema Box stream House of Boys?

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