Summaries

Their music is unforgettable. Their name is legend. Delve into the lives and cinematic legacy of the prolific songwriting duo whose music has been featured in classic movies such as Mary Poppins (1964) and The Jungle Book (1967).

Their music is unforgettable. Their name is legend. The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story is an intimate journey through the lives of Robert and Richard Sherman, the astoundingly prolific Academy Award® winning songwriting team. While their songs, "A Spoonful Of Sugar (Mary Poppins)" and "I Want To Be Like You (Jungle Book)," to name a few, celebrated family entertainment and happy endings, their life together was not as harmonious. Go behind the scenes for a fascinating glimpse into how Walt Disney used the language of music to bring the brothers together, creating a cinematic legacy like no other.

Details

Keywords
  • apostrophe in title
  • six word title
  • colon in title
  • songwriter
  • songwriting team
Genres
  • Documentary
Release date Apr 23, 2009
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official site
Language English
Filming locations London, England, UK
Production companies Walt Disney Pictures Crescendo Productions Traveling Light Partners

Box office

Gross US & Canada $55513
Opening weekend US & Canada $14632
Gross worldwide $55513

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 41m
Color Color
Sound mix DTS Dolby Digital SDDS
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

Synopsis

All Filters