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The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys

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The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys
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R,1hr 45min
Genres:
Drama,Action
Released:
June 14, 2002
Director:
Peter Care
Distributor:
Thinkfilm Inc
Starring:
Kieran Culkin, Jena Malone, Emile Hirsch  ...more
Synopsis: The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys brings Chris Fuhrman's well-received, posthumously published teen novel to the screen. Set in the 1970s, the film concerns two rebellious Catholic schoolboys -- bashful, pensive Francis (Emile Hirsch) and whip-smart, impulsive Tim (Kieran Culkin) -- who spend their free time pulling elaborate pranks and creating a comic book featuring themselves and their friends, Wade (Jake Richardson) and Joey (Tyler Long), as superheroes. Their alter egos are brought to life in ... Full Synopsis
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Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Steers refreshingly clear of the usual cliches. Character takes the wheel and dictates the action, not the other way around. Full Review
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69
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Based on 31 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Kieran Culkin
Tim Sullivan
Jena Malone
Margie Flynn
Emile Hirsch
Francis Doyle
Vincent D'Onofrio
Father Casey
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