Boys State

1h 50m · 2020 · Directed by Jesse Moss · 4.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

Boys State (2020) runs 1h 50m, directed by Jesse Moss. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

This raucous journey into the heart of democracy captures an unusual rite of passage: 1,100 teenage boys from across Texas coming together to build a representative government from the ground up.

Genres: Documentary

Where to watch: Apple TV+ (US, checked 9 July 2026)