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The Lost Boys (1987)

โ€œSleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die. It's fun to be a vampire.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 2,403 votes 1h 37m r ComedyThrillerRomanceDramaHorror

#21 of 59 films from 1987 #715 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Joel Schumacher ยท Written by Jeffrey Boam, Janice Fischer, James Jeremias, Jan Fischer

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Overview

When an unsuspecting town newcomer is drawn to local blood fiends, the Frog brothers and other unlikely heroes gear up to rescue him.

Cast

Jason Patricas Michael
Corey Haimas Sam
Dianne Wiestas Lucy
Barnard Hughesas Grandpa
Edward Herrmannas Max
Kiefer Sutherlandas David
Jami Gertzas Star
Corey Feldmanas Edgar Frog
Jamison Newlanderas Alan Frog
Brooke McCarteras Paul
Billy Wirthas Dwayne
Alex Winteras Marko
Chance Michael Corbittas Laddie
Alexander Bacan Chapmanas Greg

Facts

Release dateJuly 31, 1987
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) โ€” about the same as the 1987 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Thriller, Romance, Drama, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$8,500,000
Box office$32,222,567 (3.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0093437

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Questions

How long is The Lost Boys?
The Lost Boys runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is The Lost Boys worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 2,403 votes, which places it #21 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 66%) and #715 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Lost Boys?
The Lost Boys was directed by Joel Schumacher. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Falling Down (1993), A Time to Kill (1996), The Phantom of the Opera (2004).
Who stars in The Lost Boys?
Jason Patric as Michael; Corey Haim as Sam; Dianne Wiest as Lucy; Barnard Hughes as Grandpa; Edward Herrmann as Max; Kiefer Sutherland as David.
What is The Lost Boys rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Lost Boys?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/36817.

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