Rent The History Boys (2006)

Funny, excellent cast, good British film - The History Boys review by CP Customer

A superb cast which showcases what fine acting talent there is in this country, both youthful and, let's say, more mature. Set in the 1980's with an excellent soundtrack, it's about a group of boys who have done really well in their A levels and are being coached to get into Oxford or Cambridge. The coaching is being done by a supply teacher who challenges the boys' thinking (and that of some other teachers). There are very funny moments although some of the comments made by pupils to the teachers are a bit near the knuckle! A few of the characters are a bit stereotyped, but it is nonetheless an enjoyable film.

A joy to watch - The History Boys review by MJ.

Wonderfully Alan Bennett, littered with superb one liners to keep you on your toes.

History Boys seems to have made the transition from stage to screen almost flawlessly.

A very strong cast keep the fairly simple story line ebbing and flowing beautifully.

A thoroughly enjoyable piece of British cinema.

disappointing and irritating - The History Boys review by PV

I can see why people like this movie, despite its staginess. However, probably because I went to a grammar school in the 80s I HATED it - it is SO unrealistic, and all the boys speak like 1950s schoolboys (like Bennet, actually). Perhaps if i were American or had had an education in a comprehensive I'd love it - but I simply cringed at how inaccurate it was! Grammar schools in the 80s were NOT like this!