Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- irreverent
- nostalgic
- lazy sunday
- movie night with friends
What critics said
Critics broadly found the premise amiable but underdeveloped, with sporadic humor and a familiar road-movie structure that primarily serves committed Star Wars fans.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The protagonists cross the country to reach Skywalker Ranch and obtain an early screening of a Star Wars film.
The group races to fulfill their dying friend's wish before the new Star Wars film is publicly released.
The characters' Star Wars fanaticism, fan rivalry, and super-nerd behavior drive the film's jokes and interpersonal tensions.
The planned screening is treated by the characters as a life-defining communal experience rather than ordinary entertainment.
Films like Fanboys, and why
Paul
shares a youthful road-trip structure, irreverent comedy, and affectionate treatment of fan subculture
The World's End
shares ensemble comedy, pop-culture obsession, friendship, and a pilgrimage-like journey
The Disaster Artist
shares a fan-centered buddy adventure, comic rivalry, and affectionate genre fandom
Movie Details
- Director
- Kyle Newman
- Release Date
- 2009-02-06
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (927)
Cast
- Sam Huntington
- Jay Baruchel
- Dan Fogler
- Kristen Bell
- Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
- David Denman
- Christopher McDonald
- Isaac Kappy
- Seth Rogen
- Charlie B. Brown
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Fanboys about?
- A band of devoted Star Wars fans turns a desperate cross-country quest into a chaotic celebration of friendship and fandom.
- What is Fanboys like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Fanboys as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Fanboys violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Fanboys.
- What did critics think of Fanboys?
- Critics broadly found the premise amiable but underdeveloped, with sporadic humor and a familiar road-movie structure that primarily serves committed Star Wars fans.
- Which films are like Fanboys?
- Films with a similar feel include Paul, The World's End, and The Disaster Artist.
- How long is Fanboys?
- Fanboys runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Fanboys?
- In United States, Fanboys streams on Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.
