The Houseboy

“When the cat's away...”

4.7

2007

1h 21m

Drama

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.

Key Crew

Director

Spencer Schilly

Writers

Spencer Schilly

Cinematography

Derek Curl

Music

Kurt Gellersted

Cast (18)

Nick May

Ricky

Tom Merlino

Simon

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The Houseboy

Key Crew

Director

Writers

Cinematography

Music

Cast (18)

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