December Boys facts for kids
Quick facts for kids December Boys |
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| Directed by | Rod Hardy |
| Produced by | Richard Becker |
| Screenplay by | Marc Rosenberg |
| Story by | Ronald Kinnoch |
| Starring | Daniel Radcliffe Lee Cormie Jack Thompson Victoria Hill Teresa Palmer |
| Music by | Carlo Giacco |
| Cinematography | David Connell |
| Editing by | Dany Cooper |
| Distributed by | International: Becker Group Village Roadshow Pictures United States: Warner Independent Pictures |
| Release date(s) | 14 September 2007 (UK, US) 20 September 2007 (Australia) |
| Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country |  Australia |
| Language | English |
| Money made | $1,175,579 |
December Boys is an Australian movie from 2007. It was directed by Rod Hardy and the script was written by Marc Rosenberg. The movie is based on a novel called December Boys by Michael Noonan, which was published in 1963. The film first came out on September 14, 2007, in the UK and US. It was released in Australia on September 20, 2007. This movie was special for Daniel Radcliffe because it was his first movie role that wasn't a Harry Potter film since 2001.
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About the Movie
December Boys tells the story of four orphan boys in the 1960s. They live in an orphanage in the Australian outback. All four boys were born in December, which is why they are called the "December Boys."
The Story Begins
Each year, the orphanage sends some children to the coast for a summer holiday. In one special summer, the four December Boys get to go. They travel to a beautiful, sunny beach town in South Australia.
A Summer Adventure
While at the beach, the boys meet a kind couple who are thinking about adopting a child. This news makes the boys very excited. They all hope to be the one chosen by the couple. This creates a bit of friendly competition among them.
Friendship and Growing Up
During their summer adventure, the boys learn a lot about friendship and what it means to be a family. They explore the beaches, make new friends, and have many experiences. The movie shows how they grow up and understand more about life and their dreams.
Key Actors
The movie stars Daniel Radcliffe, who is famous for playing Harry Potter. In December Boys, he plays one of the main characters. Other important actors include Lee Cormie, Jack Thompson, Victoria Hill, and Teresa Palmer.
Filming Locations
The movie was filmed in beautiful parts of Australia. Much of it was shot on Kangaroo Island in South Australia. The stunning beaches and coastal scenery are a big part of the film's look and feel.
