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December Boys

  • 2007
  • PG-13
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
13K
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Daniel Radcliffe and Teresa Palmer in December Boys (2007)
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One summer, four orphans boys who have grown to be the closest of friends find themselves competing for the attention of the same family.One summer, four orphans boys who have grown to be the closest of friends find themselves competing for the attention of the same family.One summer, four orphans boys who have grown to be the closest of friends find themselves competing for the attention of the same family.

  • Director
    • Rod Hardy
  • Writers
    • Ronald Kinnoch
    • Michael Noonan
    • Marc Rosenberg
  • Stars
    • Daniel Radcliffe
    • Teresa Palmer
    • Lee Cormie
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    13K
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    • Director
      • Rod Hardy
    • Writers
      • Ronald Kinnoch
      • Michael Noonan
      • Marc Rosenberg
    • Stars
      • Daniel Radcliffe
      • Teresa Palmer
      • Lee Cormie
    • 34User reviews
    • 56Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Daniel Radcliffe
    Daniel Radcliffe
    • Maps
    Teresa Palmer
    Teresa Palmer
    • Lucy
    Lee Cormie
    • Misty
    Christian Byers
    Christian Byers
    • Sparks
    James Fraser
    James Fraser
    • Spit
    Jack Thompson
    Jack Thompson
    • Bandy
    Sullivan Stapleton
    Sullivan Stapleton
    • Fearless
    Victoria Hill
    Victoria Hill
    • Teresa
    Max Cullen
    Max Cullen
    • Narrator…
    Kris McQuade
    Kris McQuade
    • Mrs. McAnsh
    Ralph Cotterill
    Ralph Cotterill
    • Shellback
    Frank Gallacher
    • Father Scully
    Paul Blackwell
    Paul Blackwell
    • Watson
    Judi Farr
    Judi Farr
    • Reverend Mother
    Carmel Johnson
    Carmel Johnson
    • Sister Beatrice
    Carole-Anne Fooks
    • Sister Edna
    Rory Walker
    • Father
    Suzie Wilks
    • Mother
    • Director
      • Rod Hardy
    • Writers
      • Ronald Kinnoch
      • Michael Noonan
      • Marc Rosenberg
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    User reviews34

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    8jemps918

    "What's the big deal about having parents anyway?"

    Set in the late 60s, December Boys is a beautiful, poignant tale of adolescence and abandonment with the vast, awe-inspiring Australian outback as a backdrop, unraveled in the same vein as Stand By Me.

    "What's the big deal about having parents anyway?" Maps (Daniel Radcliffe) retorts to his summer fling Lucy (Teresa Palmer). Maps is the eldest of four orphan boys who get sent for a seaside holiday with an elderly couple. Misty (Lee Cormie) is the youngest and the artistic one of the brood. Sparks (Christian Byers) is good with mechanical things, while Spit (James Fraser) is so named for what he does best.

    Having been given a glimpse of what the orphans' lives have been like together, you have an idea of where Maps' trend of thought comes from. They've survived so far without parents, and they have had each other to call as family growing up. This just becomes more glaring as they interact with their host family's neighbors, and they get in an emotional competition for possible adoption that tests the limits of their brotherhood.

    Unfulfilled expectations are shared by all characters regardless of age and situation, and this is the main theme that the audience empathizes with. It is heartbreaking to see their faces light up with hope at the possibility of winning the parent lottery only to be passed on time and time again. Rude awakenings and rejection are themes that most people can relate to after hardened years, but for children to already know it intimately at such an age is what makes December Boys the thoughtful tearjerker it is.
    6b_havag

    Liked it.

    "December boys" is a tale of growing up, of brotherhood, of love and most of all about friendship. It's a good movie, I really felt that I cared for what happened to the boys, especially Maps and Misty.

    Teresa Palmer as Lucy is absolutely beautiful, it's the first time I've laid my eyes on her. You'd think she is a brainless blonde when seeing her, but this one actually can act. At least I felt so. I also liked Fearless, Teresa, Bandy and his wife. They all seemed like so very nice people.

    After a somewhat slow start, I was entertained 'til the very end. I found myself watching with interest. Still, It's a movie I suspect I wouldn't like as much the next time, or the time after that. I know the story, it doesn't feel like it would be so interesting when it's not the first time.

    All in all, this December boy gives the December boys a 7/10 stars. Well done.
    10frasmore

    A gentle story, well told with stunning Australian scenery.

    I loved this movie from beginning to end. It was a wonderful story of growing up and as the memories are long distant everything seems so much more magical and larger than life. As it really does when we are adults looking back at our childhood. I thought the acting was excellent and it was very well cast. Daniel Radcliffe plays a very subdued character far removed from HARRY POTTER and shows that he has the talent to continue in the business as an adult. The other 3 boys are good finds and I am sure we will see more of them in the future. While there is only a small cast, each one has a strong role and Mr & Mrs McAnsh are truly memorable. Kangaroo Island is absolutely stunning and from the dusty outback to the crystal clear coast, the visual splendour is a feast for the eyes. Don't expect a special effects blockbuster, just enjoy the journey of a lovely story!
    bootsnspurs

    Great Movie

    My husband and I loved this movie. Finally a movie where you actually care about the characters.

    The acting is marvelous, the story is touching and the scenery is magnificent. Not only does every actor in the movie look their part, they are believable for a change. As the movie progresses, it's like you've been invited along on the trip to the cove with these four young orphans to see how they deal with the hand they're dealt.

    The people they meet during their holiday by sea are exactly what you'd expect. Regular folks with real life emotions, dreams and problems.

    This was a bold movie by Hollywood's standards. No car chases, explosions, swearing or ego-feeding in this movie. Just great entertainment.

    For people out there who love good movies; go see this one. It's made the way movies ought to be. Good story, smart dialogue and a believable representation of the subject matter. We loved it! Great Entertainment. Four thumbs up!
    7john-boyzo

    Tender story beautifully filmed and acted

    To Jlin from the Emerald Isle .. methinks you had a little too much of the Hard Stuff ;-)

    Whats it like to be an Orphan in the days of narrow mindedness and strange moral beliefs that were taught then ... this film portrays this well.

    Excellent Cinema Photography and composition with some excellent stills and excellent script too with some pot shots at the ridiculous order that Nuns were and are today :( with their strange methods at handling Orphans not to mention their narrow minded beliefs.

    The acting by the 4 orphan boys was very convincing as was the portrayal of how young boys behave like smoking after lights out in bed, or how the awareness of the opposite sex awakened their senses.

    The orphans were the stars without a doubt the other adults competent enough Jack Thomson was somewhat wooden in his role.

    To sum up an enjoyable film devoid of any nasties ... not a masterpiece by any means though.

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    • Trivia
      To make sure he could deliver an authentic Australian accent for the film, Daniel Radcliffe started studying and practicing Australian accents six months prior to shooting.
    • Goofs
      Although the film is apparently set in the 1950s or early 1960s at most, the record Maps finds in the cave features Norman Greenbaum's "Spirit in the Sky", released in 1969. Later, when Maps and Lucy listen to another record, the song played is Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Who'll Stop the Rain?", released in 1970.
    • Quotes

      Maps: Just remember Misty, no matter what, you're still a December boy.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Michael Clayton/December Boys/The Jane Austen Book Club/The Heartbreak Kid/The Seeker (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Nobody Knows my Name
      Written by Rick Price

      Performed by Mitch Grainger

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2017 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros.
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Un verano para toda la vida
    • Filming locations
      • Admiral's Arch, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC)
      • Becker Entertainment
      • Best FX (Boom Sound)
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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $50,715
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $15,810
      • Sep 16, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,175,579
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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