Borstal Boy
“As a prisoner of war it is my duty to escape.”
Where to watch Borstal Boy in United States
Borstal Boy is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About Borstal Boy
Borstal Boy is a 2001 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Peter Sheridan, starring Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer and Robin Laing. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 52 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Borstal Boy in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Borstal Boy trailer
Overview
Brendan Behan, a sixteen year-old IRA foot soldier, 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.
Top cast
Shawn Hatosy
Brendan Behan
Danny Dyer
Charlie Milwall
Robin Laing
Jock
Ian McElhinney
Verreker
Eva Birthistle
Liz Joyce
Mark Huberman
Mac
Lee Ingleby
Dale
Ronnie Drew
Customs man
Eamon Glancy
Manning
Dennis Conway
Holmes
Patricia Leventon
Landlady
John O'Toole
Whitbread
Luke Hayden
Alex
Michael York
Joyce
Mark Lambert
Chief Dixon
Eoin Slattery
James
Owen Sharpe
Albert
Viko Nikci
Jerzy
Lukas Hassel
Kydd
Arthur Riordan
Liberian
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Borstal Boy in United States?+
In United States, Borstal Boy is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Borstal Boy on Netflix?+
Borstal Boy is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is Borstal Boy?+
Borstal Boy has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Who stars in Borstal Boy?+
Borstal Boy stars Shawn Hatosy, Danny Dyer, Robin Laing, Ian McElhinney and Eva Birthistle.
When did Borstal Boy come out?+
Borstal Boy is a 2001 movie directed by Peter Sheridan.
What genre is Borstal Boy?+
Borstal Boy is Drama film.
Who directed Borstal Boy?+
Borstal Boy was directed by Peter Sheridan.
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