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Local Boys

2002 American film

Local Boys is a 2002 American coming-of-age drama film. The film was directed by Ron Moler and written by Norman Douglas Bradley and Thomas Matthew Stewart. The film stars Jeremy Sumpter and Eric Christian Olsen as two brothers who face new challenges and adventures over the course of a memorable summer along with their buddies.

01Plot

The story centers on brothers 16 yr old Randy (Olsen) and 12 yr old Skeet (Sumpter) as they spend the summer surfing. Skeet receives his first surfboard from Randy for his 12th birthday, leading to adventures and parties. Randy's attention shifts to a new girl, Samantha, while their mother's new boyfriend, Jim (Harmon), creates tension, especially with Randy. Skeet finds a mentor in surfing legend Jim Wesley, who gives him lessons. The film explores the brothers' relationship as they deal with their father's death and the influence of Jim, who eventually begins a relationship with their mother.

02Cast

03Production

The filming was on the beaches of Los Angeles, California in 2001.

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