The Houseboy

The Houseboy

The Houseboy

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The Houseboy

"When the cat's away..."

2007

1h 21m

4.4(14 votes)

Drama

Overview

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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18 members

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Nick May

Ricky

Nick May

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Tom Merlino

Simon

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Brian Patacca

DJ

Brian Patacca

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Damián Fuentes

Dominic

Damián Fuentes

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LaMar Staton

Tweaker #1

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Blake Young-Fountain

Blake

Blake Young-Fountain

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Michael Apuzzo

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Michael Apuzzo

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Kayce Thompson-Russ

Kate

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Michael Hill

The Cheater

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Peter Bloch

Whip Cream Man

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Matthew Sandager

Cokehead

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The World Famous BoB

Kitty Clause

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Daren Dillon

Hunky Blonde Guy

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Murray Hill

Mister Santa

Murray Hill

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Cherish Monique Duke

Sophie

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Iván Rodríguez

Tweaker #2

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Trip Langley

Turtle Loving Tweaker

Trip Langley

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David Beck

Tweaker in Tub

David Beck

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