Where to Watch Borstal Boy (2000) in the US

What it's about

Brendan Behan, a sixteen year-old republican, is going on a bombing mission from Ireland to Liverpool during the second world war. His mission is thwarted when he is apprehended, charged and imprisoned in Borstal, a reform institution for young offenders in East Anglia, England. At Borstal, Brendan is forced to live face-to-face with those he perceived as "the enemy," a confrontation that reveals a deep inner conflict in the young Brendan and forces a self-examination that is both traumatic and revealing. Events take an unexpected turn and Brendan is thrown into a complete spin. In the emotional vortex, he finally faces up to the truth.

Cast and crew

Director

Peter Sheridan

Writer

Brendan Behan, Nye Heron, Peter Sheridan

Starring

Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Eamon Glancy

Details

Release date

Dec 8, 2000

Language

English, Irish Gaelic

Country

United Kingdom, Ireland

Box office

$87,400

Awards

1 win & 4 nominations total

Where to Watch Borstal Boy (2000) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Borstal Boy in the United States?

Borstal Boy is available free with a participating library card or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy. Rent the movie on Prime Video.

Can I stream Borstal Boy or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Prime Video.

Can I watch Borstal Boy for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy.