The History Boys

The History Boys is a 2006 British comedy-drama film adapted by Alan Bennett from his play of the same name, which won the 2005 Olivier Award for Best New Play and the 2006 Tony Award for Best Play. It was directed by Nicholas Hytner, who directed the original production at the Royal National Theatre in London, and features the original cast of the play. The school scenes were filmed in Watford in the two grammar schools, Watford Grammar School f... More

Initial release date:

  • Oct 13, 2006

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Rating:

R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 44 min

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Also known as:

  • The History Boys

Film

Directed by

Nicholas Hytner

Sir Nicholas Robert Hytner (born 7 May 1956) is an English film and theatre producer and director. He has been the artistic director of London's National Theatre since 2003. Hytner was born in Manchester to a Jewish family, the son of barrister, Benet Hytner, QC, and his wife, Joyce. He attended...

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  • Meet The Boys Who Are Making History!

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Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • Nov 21, 2006
  • 2006
  • Apr 17, 2007
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 44 min
  • 1 h 52 min
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  • 2,000,000

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Award-Nominated Work

BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominees

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Adapted From

The History Boys

The History Boys is a play by British playwright Alan Bennett. The play premiered at the Lyttelton Theatre in London on 18 May 2004. Its Broadway debut was on 23 April 2006 at the Broadhurst Theatre where there were 185 performances staged before it closed on 1 October 2006. The play won multiple...

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