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December Boys
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 (2007-09-14) (UK, US)
20 September 2007 (2007-09-20) (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.

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.

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