The History Boys(2006)
British film about an ambitious headmaster who hires a specialist, but eccentric history professor to get a group of pupils to get into Oxbridge.
Certificate
Age group15+ years
Duration107 mins
- George, 17
- 35 reviews
'General studies is a waste of time'... too right. I found the film engaging from the start, and thought some moments where rather humorous; however, I'm sure it does no justice to the original play. It did leave me feeling rather uneducated.
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