One summer, four orphans boys who have grown to be the closest of friends find themselves competing for the attention of the same family.
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| Daniel Radcliffe | ... | Maps | |
| Lee Cormie | ... | Misty | |
| Christian Byers | ... | Sparks | |
| James Fraser | ... | Spit | |
| Jack Thompson | ... | Bandy | |
| Teresa Palmer | ... | Lucy | |
| Sullivan Stapleton | ... | Fearless | |
| Victoria Hill | ... | Teresa | |
| Max Cullen | ... | Narrator / Adult Misty | |
| Kris McQuade | ... | Mrs. McAnsh | |
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Ralph Cotterill | ... | Shellback |
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Frank Gallacher | ... | Father Scully |
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Paul Blackwell | ... | Watson |
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Judi Farr | ... | Reverend Mother |
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Carmel Johnson | ... | Sister Beatrice |
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An adult nicknamed Misty is narrating a story about one summer in his life when he was an adolescent in the late 1960s. He was living in a Catholic orphanage in the Australian outback. His best mates were the "December boys" - Maps, Spark and Spit - the four of them so named because they were the boys in the orphanage born in the month of December. With a recent windfall, the orphanage decided to give each of the boys a group vacation for each of their birthdays, the December boys the first to go. Their vacation was to Lady Star Cove on the Australian coast, to stay at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. McAnsh - Bandy and "Skipper". Their relatively carefree Christmas vacation took a turn primarily from three events: learning the reason the McAnshes hosted the boys specifically at this time; Maps, the oldest in his mid-teens, exploring his sexuality with a girl named Lucy, who was also visiting Lady Star Cove for the summer; and Misty secretly learning that a young couple in the cove, Fearless... Written by Huggo
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orphan | outback | south australia | terminal illness | teenage girl |Taglines:
After that summer nothing would ever be the same again. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sexual content, nudity, underage drinking and smoking | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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20 September 2007 (Australia) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$4,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$15,810, 16 September 2007, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$46,474, 30 September 2007Company Credits
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Written by John Fogerty
Performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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The meaning of the film's "December Boys" title is that they are "a close-knit band of four adolescent orphans all with the same birth month" as stated in the film's press kit. So, the orphanage's "December Boys" are so called because they comprise the orphans who celebrate their birthdays in December. See more »Goofs
(at around 22 mins) The vehicle is shown driving down the right hand side of the road whereas Australia requires driving on the left side. See more »Soundtracks
Have You Ever Seen The RainWritten by John Fogerty
Performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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"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.