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For the Boys (1991)

138 min · Drama, comedy drama, drama film, musical film, romantic comedy

Popularity4.5/5
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4.9k02025-09: 2,577 views2025-10: 4,509 views2025-11: 3,770 views2025-12: 4,931 views2026-01: 3,142 views2026-02: 2,462 views2026-03: 3,130 views2026-04: 2,822 views2026-05: 2,791 views2026-06: 2,436 views2026-07: 2,664 views2026-08: 4,458 views
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Directors

Mark Rydell

Cast

Bette Midler, James Caan, George Segal, Patrick O'Neal, Christopher Rydell, Arye Gross, Norman Fell, Rosemary Murphy

The story

In the early 1990s, retired entertainer Dixie Leonard has a commitment to attend a Hollywood ceremony being televised live to honor her and her longtime show-biz partner Eddie Sparks. When a young man from the TV show comes to pick her up, Dixie balks and explains what brought Eddie and her together, as well as what drove them apart. The majority of the film is an extended flashback.

Catalogue themes and tags

Entertainer, Soldatin, World War 2, Romantic comedy, Comedy-drama, Period piece, Drama, Comedy, War film, Musical Drama

Genres

Drama, comedy drama, drama film, musical film, romantic comedy
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