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The Houseboy

TV-MA1h 21m2007Spencer Schilly
IMDb: 5.6/10
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"When the cat's away..."

Distraught after he overhears his two 30-something lovers talking about finding a new "toy" to replace him, young Ricky looks for love through a series of random sexual encounters while house-sitting for the couple over the Christmas holidays. Meanwhile, he contemplates suicide. But when Ricky meets a compassionate new friend, he may be experiencing the sparks of real love in this compelling and sexy gay drama.

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Menage A TroisLgbtGay Theme

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What is The Houseboy (2007) about?

Distraught after he overhears his two 30-something lovers talking about finding a new "toy" to replace him, young Ricky looks for love through a series of random sexual encounters while house-sitting for the couple over the Christmas holidays. Meanwhile, he contemplates suicide. But when Ricky meets a compassionate new friend, he may be experiencing the sparks of real love in this compelling and…

Who stars in The Houseboy?

The Houseboy stars Nick May (Ricky), Tom Merlino (Simon), Brian Patacca (DJ), Damián Fuentes (Dominic), LaMar Staton (Tweaker #1). The film was directed by Spencer Schilly.

How long is The Houseboy?

The Houseboy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated TV-MA.

Is The Houseboy worth watching?

The Houseboy holds an IMDb rating of 5.6/10. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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