description December Boys Overview
December Boys is a 2007 British-Australian drama film adapting Michael Noonan’s novel. The story explores themes of adoption and identity through the intertwined lives of four young boys who compete for a home with a single family. Starring Daniel Radcliffe in his first role after Harry Potter, the movie offers a poignant coming-of-age narrative suitable for viewers interested in character-driven dramas and stories about familial bonds.
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info December Boys Specifications
| Country | Australia |
| Year | 2007 |
help December Boys FAQ
What is December Boys about?
The 2007 film follows four boys from a Catholic orphanage in outback Australia who compete for the chance to be adopted by one family. Daniel Radcliffe plays Maps, and the story explores identity, friendship, and what family means when adoption is uncertain. ([Screen Australia](https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/screen-guide/December-Boys-19889/))
Is December Boys based on a book?
Yes, it adapts Michael Noonan's novel, with the film placing the boys in 1960s Australia. The four boys are called the December Boys because they share a birth month.
Was December Boys Daniel Radcliffe's first film after Harry Potter?
It was Radcliffe's first non-Harry Potter film role after his film debut in The Tailor of Panama. He stars alongside Christian Byers, Lee Cormie, and James Fraser in the four-boy ensemble.
Where is December Boys set?
The story moves between a Catholic orphanage in the Australian outback and a coastal holiday setting during the 1960s. That contrast lets the boys imagine adoption while confronting the limits of the adults around them.
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