
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys
Forgive me father, for I am 14.
Directed by Peter Care
Produced by Trilogy Entertainment Group, Egg Pictures
A warm, playful coming-of-age comedy about Catholic school boys bonding over pranks and mischief in the 1970s, balancing youthful irreverence with genuine friendship and growth.
A group of Catholic school friends, after being caught drawing an obscene comic book, plan a heist that will outdo their previous prank and make them local legends.
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Is The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Does The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
Is The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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