The story about a boy who falls into the European underworld after he gets expelled from boarding school for something he didn’t do is well-liked by critics on Rotten Tomatoes, who gave the film an 83% score.
“When the Boys Leave Home” may be better known as “Downhill.” The story about a boy who falls into the European underworld after he gets expelled from boarding school for something he didn’t do is well-liked by critics on Rotten Tomatoes, who gave the film an 83% score. The audience was less generous, with only 30% liking the silent movie.