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The Boys are Back DVD Contest

January 7, 2010 by GreatDad Writers 39 Comments

BURBANK, California, November 20, 2009 — The Boys are Back, the deeply moving and often funny tale of a man who finds himself suddenly responsible for raising two sons alone, comes to DVD on January 26, 2010 from Miramax Films and Buena Vista Home Entertainment. The story of this irreverent and independent sportswriter who suddenly faces single fatherhood is inspired by the true story of Australian Simon Carr, The Boys are Back is an original and uplifting story of one family’s journey. Exclusive bonus features include a behind-the-scenes photographic tour and a visit with the three special guys who lived the story.

Clive Owen (Closer, Duplicity) heads up an accomplished cast that includes Laura Fraser (A Knight’s Tale), Emma Booth (TV’s “The Circuit”) and George MacKay (Defiance). Directed by Scott Hicks (Shine), The Boys Are Back is a 2009 Heartland Truly Moving Picture Award winner.

The death of his wife leaves wisecracking sportswriter Joe Warr (Clive Owen) with a curious six year-old (Nicholas McAnulty) and a rebellious teen from a previous marriage (George MacKay) to bring up in a household devoid of feminine influence. So Joe takes on parenting the only way he knows how—full throttle. With an exuberance born of necessity, he teaches his boys to meet the joy and fragility of life head on. The Boys Are Back chronicles the fierce love and loyalty the three Warr men discover for each other as they make their way through the trials of everyday life.

DVD Bonus Features

  • The Boys Are Back: A Photographic Journey — A picture is worth a 1,000 words as director Scott Hicks takes us on a pictorial tour of the making of the film.
  • A Father and Two Sons, On Set — Simon Carr, whose memoir inspired the movie, and his real-life sons visit the set.

Movie Trailer:

GreatDad Contest

Win a DVD of the movie. To enter the contest, simply tell us what you think is the best movie in 2009 about dads and kids. Send in your entries using the comment form below. Last date for entries is 29th January, 2010.

Read the rules and regulations.

Contest Update: The contest is closed. See the winner’s page.

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  1. Carol says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I’d love to win

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  2. Tracey says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    The Road To Perdition

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  3. Bonnie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Astro Boy would be a fun one for kids and dads to watch together.

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  4. craig says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    planet 51

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  5. Amber says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think Cloudy with a Chance of meatballs is the best.

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  6. Jerold says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Great prize

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  7. Jen says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    World’s Greatest Dad

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  8. Donna says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    sign me up

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  9. Mike says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    i want to win

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  10. Erica says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    “The Road” was a great father/son movie. Thanks.

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  11. Karen says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Worlds Greatest Dad

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  12. evelyn says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Live Clive! Shoot Em Up

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  13. Erica says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Everybody’s Fine

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  14. Monique says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

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  15. Jason says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think the best movie about Dads and kids from 2009 was UP. I know the old man was not the father, but he played a very fatherly role

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

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  16. Carl says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Sounds like an interesting movie. Would love to win it!

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  17. Ken says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I empathized with the scientist dad and his grief in Astro Boy.the movie. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

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  18. Randy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Night At the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

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  19. Lori says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    World’s Greatest Dad

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  20. Stephanie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Grace Is Gone

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  21. Deb says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    My choice would be Astro Boy.

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  22. Erma says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I’d liked Daddy Day camp.

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  23. shirley says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    id say Cloudy with a Chance of meatballs!

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  24. Daniel says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    i’ll go with cloudy with a chance of meatballs

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  25. Ed says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    “Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs”!

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  26. Lance says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    i would go with cloudy with a chance of meatballs

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  27. susan says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    i really liked astro boy

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  28. Heather says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I’m with many others, Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs

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  29. Robert says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    from what I have seen I would say Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

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  30. Geoff says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I’d have to vote for “A Serious Man” as my favorite film about dads and kids in 2009 — thanks!

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  31. gloria says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs was my favorite.

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  32. kathy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    id say The Lovely Bones mark wahlberg is awesome 🙂

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  33. Terri says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I can’t think of any that we have seen except Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs so that must’ve been the best!

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  34. Melanie says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I thought The Road was a great film involving a father and son.

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  35. Dan says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think my favorite was Up, because the two main characters were sort of like a dad and his kid

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  36. Ellen says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I think UP was the best

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  37. Gianna says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    UP 🙂

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  38. Sand says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I thought Up was a great movie which featured a father figure and a kid.

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  39. Chrysa says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Probably “The Road”

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