The History Boys 2006
“History. It's just one bloody thing after another.”
What is The History Boys?
The History Boys is a film first released in 2006. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 2, 2006
- Studios
- DNA Films, UK Film Council, BBC Two
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The History Boys is a film first released in 2006. Catalogued under Drama. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Bright students at a Yorkshire grammar school strive for university entrance.”
- features bright and funny students
- follows an unruly class pursuing higher education
- navigates intense academic pressure from a results-obsessed headmaster
Watch it if you enjoy dramas about students attempting to pass into Oxford or Cambridge.
The film deals with academic pursuits and school life under pressure.
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What is the film about?
It follows a class of bright history students at a Yorkshire grammar school pursuing places at Oxford or Cambridge.
Who teaches the students?
They are guided by a maverick English master, a young shrewd teacher, a history teacher, and a results-obsessed headmaster.
Where is the school located?
The school is located in Yorkshire.
What is the goal of the students?
The students aim to secure an undergraduate place at Oxford or Cambridge.
What is the genre of the film?
The film is classified as a drama.