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The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys

  • 2002
  • R
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
15K
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The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002)
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Peter Care
  • Writers
    • Chris Fuhrman
    • Jeff Stockwell
    • Michael Petroni
  • Stars
    • Kieran Culkin
    • Jena Malone
    • Emile Hirsch
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Care
    • Writers
      • Chris Fuhrman
      • Jeff Stockwell
      • Michael Petroni
    • Stars
      • Kieran Culkin
      • Jena Malone
      • Emile Hirsch
    • 123User reviews
    • 78Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    The Dangerous Lives Of Alter Boys Scene: Margie Kisses Doyle
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    Top Cast19

    Kieran Culkin
    Kieran Culkin
    • Tim Sullivan
    Jena Malone
    Jena Malone
    • Margie Flynn
    Emile Hirsch
    Emile Hirsch
    • Francis Doyle
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Father Casey
    Jake Richardson
    Jake Richardson
    • Wade Scalisi
    Tyler Long
    • Joey Anderson
    Jodie Foster
    Jodie Foster
    • Sister Assumpta
    Arthur Bridgers
    Arthur Bridgers
    • Donny Flynn
    • (as Arthur Bridges)
    Scott Simpson
    Scott Simpson
    • Newsie
    Melissa McBride
    Melissa McBride
    • Mrs. Doyle
    Michael Harding
    Michael Harding
    • Mr. Doyle
    • (as Mike Harding)
    Chandler McIntyre
    • Naturalist
    Jeffrey West
    • Professor Sullivan
    Yvonne Erickson
    Yvonne Erickson
    • Mrs. Sullivan
    Nicky Olson
    • Colin Gibbney
    Carson Pigott
    • Jay Flynn
    Mark Mench
    • Homeless Drifter
    • (uncredited)
    Kelvin O'Bryant
    Kelvin O'Bryant
    • Craig Dockery
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Peter Care
    • Writers
      • Chris Fuhrman
      • Jeff Stockwell
      • Michael Petroni
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews123

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Chris Fuhrman died of cancer before completing the final draft of the book. The movie is dedicated to him at the beginning of the final credits.
    • Goofs
      A G.I. Joe comic book is seen in Sister Assumpta's drawer of confiscated items, but G.I. Joe comic books did not appear until 1983 (after the film was set).
    • Quotes
      • Sister Assumpta: But make no mistake, the culprits will be fingered. I will finger the culprits.
    • Alternate versions
      The DVD deleted scenes include the following:
      • An extended scene of Sister Assumpta and Father Casey erasing things from the school's books while the boys dangle the statue outside.
      • The scene where the newsie gives Francis and Tim the angel dust is longer. The original scene ends with the newsie smoking the pot and saying "Tastes like one, too." The new addition to the scene shows Francis and Tim actually taking the drug and we see the newsie's wife come out and try some too. The aftermath of their drug use is slightly longer (the spinning trees).
      • Tim tells Francis angel dust is animal tranquilizer. Francis asks Tim why angel dust isn't called animal tranquilizer to which Tim responds, "They probably wanted people to try it. That's why they call them sisters and not permanent virgins."
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: The Bourne Identity/Windtalkers/The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys/Scooby-Doo/Minority Report (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Atomic Trinity
      Performed by Josh Homme (as Josh Homme)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 28, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Небезпечні життя хлопчиків-вівтарників
    • Filming locations
      • South Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Initial Entertainment Group (IEG)
      • Egg Pictures
      • Trilogy Entertainment Group
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,815,864
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $55,000
      • Jun 16, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,036,599
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 44m(104 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital EX
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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