The History Boys

Based On the book by Alan Bennett

The History Boys is a 2006 British comedy-drama film adapted by Alan Bennett from his 2004 play, which won the 2005 Olivier Award for Best New Play and the 2006 Tony Award for Best Play. It was directed by Nicholas Hytner, who directed the original production at the Royal National Theatre in London, and features the original cast of the play. The school scenes were filmed in Watford in two schools, Watford Grammar School for Boys and Watford Grammar School for Girls. The film uses the uniform of Watford Boys.

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Release date:

2006

Director:

Nicholas Hytner

Cast:

Richard Griffiths, Clive Merrison, Frances de la Tour, Stephen Campbell Moore, Samuel Anderson

Genre:

Drama, Comedy, LGBTQ-related, Teen

Country:

United Kingdom

Language:

English

Year page:

2006 in adaptations