Good Boys
Good Boys

Good Boys

2019Movie90 minEnglish

A group of young boys on the cusp of becoming teenagers embark on an epic quest to fix their broken drone before their parents get home.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users79%
Director: Gene StupnitskyGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of sixth-grade friends, on the verge of their first party, find themselves in a series of escalating misadventures. They accidentally destroy their parents' drone, leading them on a wild chase to replace it before anyone finds out. Along the way, they stumble into situations far beyond their understanding, encountering teenagers, learning about kissing, and dealing with other awkward rites of passage.

Critical Reception

Good Boys received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its R-rated humor and the performances of its young cast. Many noted that the film successfully blended childish innocence with adult themes, creating a unique comedic experience. Audiences also responded well to the film's raunchy humor and heartfelt portrayal of childhood friendships.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unexpectedly crude and hilarious R-rated humor.
  • Lauded for the strong performances of its young lead actors.
  • Appreciated for its genuine heart and exploration of childhood friendships amidst adult themes.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Good Boys,' with many highlighting its laugh-out-loud R-rated comedy and the surprisingly mature performances from the young cast. Audiences appreciated the film's ability to capture the awkwardness of pre-teen life while delivering consistent comedic payoffs. Some viewers found the humor to be a bit too raunchy, but the overall sentiment was overwhelmingly positive, with many recommending it for its unique take on a coming-of-age story.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, known for their work on other R-rated comedies like 'Superbad' and 'Sausage Party'.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

OK, I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting much and, after seeing the spots on talk shows, I was expecting something far raunchier and with far less sentimentality and heart. The good news is that I was wrong. My expectations were subverted....
Gimly

Gimly

It's not very good, and it is very derivative but man, I guess I'm just a sucker for jokes about drug use? For whatever reason I pretty consistently find it genuinely funny. Probably says more about me than it does about _Good Boys_, but wh...
Sheldon Nylander

Sheldon Nylander

Everything old is new again. Three naive six-graders are on a quest to get to their first kissing party, but get detoured along the way. Sound familiar? That's because it's the same plot as "Superbad" only with younger kids. From having ...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

Most of the comedies that I love have an element of emotional weight, and ‘Good Boys’ is no exception. The film has some really bittersweet conversations about losing friendships and growing up that are sure to hit home for a lot of people....
moviefan39

moviefan39

walking into the theater i didnt know what to expect from this movie except two things one to atleast laugh a little and two to be in aww by the shocking content but however what i personally didnt expect was to attend the absolute funniest...