December Boys Soundtrack (

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Rating: 6.50/10 from 12000 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Los chicos de diciembre
Title in Italiano:

I ragazzi di Dicembre

Synopsis

An adult nicknamed Misty is narrating a story about one summer in his life when he was an adolescent in the late 1960s. He was living in a Catholic orphanage in the Australian outback. His best mates were the "December boys" - Maps, Spark and Spit - the four of them so named because they were the boys in the orphanage born in the month of December.

With a recent windfall, the orphanage decided to give each of the boys a group vacation for each of their birthdays, the December boys the first to go. Their vacation was to Lady Star Cove on the Australian coast, to stay at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. McAnsh - Bandy and "Skipper". Their relatively carefree Christmas vacation took a turn primarily from three events: learning the reason the McAnshes hosted the boys specifically at this time; Maps, the oldest in his mid-teens, exploring his sexuality with a girl named Lucy, who was also visiting Lady Star Cove for the summer; and Misty secretly learning that a young couple in the cove, Fearless and Teresa, were thinking about adopting one of them, the couple who were unable to conceive a child of their own.

Beyond the dreams of especially the younger three to be adopted by a loving family, Fearless had the extra wow factor of being a stunt motorcyclist as his profession. Misty, the youngest, tried the hardest to be the one chosen, even initially keeping the fact of Fearless and Teresa thinking about adopting one of them from the other three. Misty concludes his story with the reason why he is telling it at this stage in his life.

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Play Title Artist
December Boys
December Boys
Peter Cincotti: Composed and sung
Peter Cincotti: Performer
Have You Ever Seen The Rain
Spirit in the Sky
Who'll Stop the Rain
John Fogerty: Writer
Creedence Clearwater Revival: Performer
Jen Cloher: Performer
Nobody Knows my Name
Rick Price: Writer
There's A Light Across the Valley
Hans Poulsen: Writer
Friday on my Mind
Harry Vanda: Writer
The Easybeats: Performer
Gypsy Queen
Greg Quill: Writer
Country Radio: Performer
Boom Sha Lal La Lo
Hans Poulsen: Writer
Hans Poulsen: Performer
Open Your Heart
Rick Price: Performer
Wings of an Eagle
Russell Morris: Writer

User reviews

Elizabeth Campbell
7/10

Overall, the music in December Boys not only serves as a backdrop but also as a vital storytelling element, immersing the viewers in the world of Misty and the December boys with its evocative melodies and poignant lyrics.

Amanda Anderson
5/10

The soundtrack's incorporation of period-appropriate songs from the 60s adds an authentic touch to the film, evoking a sense of time and place that enhances the overall viewing experience. The music becomes a character in itself, helping to convey the emotional journey of the boys as they face challenges and discover the true meaning of family.

Stephanie Williams
6/10

The use of folk and acoustic melodies in the soundtrack adds a sense of innocence and longing to the film, reflecting the hopes and dreams of the orphaned boys as they navigate the complexities of growing up and finding a place to call home.

Timothy Thompson
7/10

The music selection beautifully mirrors the characters' growth and personal journeys throughout the film, adding layers of complexity and depth to their individual narratives.

Linda Lee
8/10

The soundtrack of December Boys effectively conveys the sense of hope, longing, and youthful innocence that defines the core themes of the movie, resonating with audiences on a profound level.

Ronald Clark
8/10

The soundtrack of December Boys perfectly captures the nostalgic and bittersweet mood of the late 1960s setting, transporting the listener to that era effortlessly.

Patricia Evans
8/10

Each track in the soundtrack complements the emotional depth of the storyline, enhancing the impact of key moments such as the boys' vacation at Lady Star Cove and Misty's internal struggle with the possibility of adoption.

James Parker
5/10

The soundtrack of December Boys perfectly captures the nostalgic and bittersweet atmosphere of the late 1960s in the Australian outback. The music enhances the emotional depth of the story and immerses the audience in the world of Misty and the December boys.

Emily Turner
5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of December Boys is a poignant and evocative accompaniment to the heartfelt storytelling, enhancing the poignant moments and capturing the essence of friendship, love, and the search for belonging in a beautifully crafted musical tapestry.