Miramax presents a deeply moving yet comical account of the realities of one man’s struggles with single parenthood in the critically acclaimed The Boys Are Back, available to own via DVD, Download or purchase via Video-on-Demand.

The varied way in which this title is available ensures that consumers have access to it in a way that suits their viewing habits best – be they in the home or on the move.

In this, the latest offering from two-time Oscar® nominated director Scott Hicks (Shine).The Boys Are Back (set in the South Australia outback) depicts one man’s philosophy (BAFTA® award-winning Clive Owen ) on child-rearing alone after the death of his wife.

Packed with bonus features, the Download and DVD offering brings audiences closer to the characters and offers a real insight into how this real-life story was turned from a novel to a film. Director Scott Hicks’ commentary also provides excellent additional depth.

Produced by Greg Brenman (Billy Elliot) and Tim White (Ned Kelly) this poignant story combines emotion with comedy, to create a story which is as equally heartbreaking as it is wonderfully life affirming. The Boys Are Back is an unflinchingly funny tale of a journey from grieving husband to full-contact fatherhood.

Synopsis
Based on a semi-autobiographical novel by Simon Carr, The Boys Are Back depicts the tale of whimsical Australian sportswriter Joe Warr (Clive Owen). Joe's life take a sudden turn after the loss of his wife Katie (Laura Fraser), leaving him a single parent. Faced with the prospect of being a single father, and devastated by grief, newly single father Warr endeavours to do the best by his sons Arty (Nicholas McAnulty) and Harry (George McKay). Worried about his abilities as a single parent and desperate to help bring happiness and fun back into their lives, Joe instigates a 'just say yes' philosophy.

Bonus Features

• A Photographic Journey with optional commentary from Director Scott Hicks.
• A Father And Two Sons on set

Product information:

• Release date: 17th May 2010
• Certificate: PG (13)
• Running time: 104 minutes
• Directed by: Scott Hicks
• Distributor: Miramax
• Download Formats: iTunes, Playstation Network
• VoD Platforms including: Sky Box Office and FilmFlex

The Boys Are Back is available to own on DVD and Download from 17th May 2010