Boots (2025)

Kernel Score: 87% · 166 ratings

Genres: Comedy, Drama, War & Politics

First aired: 2025-10-09

Seasons: 1 · 8 episodes

Where to watch Boots

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

After impulsively joining the U.S. Marine Corps, a bullied teen finds new purpose — and unexpected brotherhood — with his motley team of fellow recruits.

Boots parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Boots is a TV-MA drama about a bullied gay teen joining the Marines, dealing with homophobia and military bullying.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts bullying and the harsh physical demands of Marine boot camp.
  • Language: Moderate — TV-MA military drama likely contains strong language typical of boot-camp settings.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Miles Heizer as Cameron Cope
  • Max Parker as Sgt. Liam Robert Sullivan
  • Vera Farmiga as Barbara Cope
  • Liam Oh as Ray McCaffey
  • Cedrick Cooper as Staff Sgt. Marcus McKinnon
  • Ana Ayora as Capt. Denise Fajardo
  • Angus O'Brien as Thaddeus Beau Sterling Hicks
  • Kieron Moore as Nicholas Slovacek
  • Dominic Goodman as Isaiah Nash
  • Nicholas Logan as Sgt. Cary Wayne Howitt

Boots FAQ

Is Boots good?

Boots has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 166 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Boots?

In the US you can stream Boots on Netflix.

Is Boots OK for kids?

Boots is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Boots is a TV-MA drama about a bullied gay teen joining the Marines, dealing with homophobia and military bullying.

What shows are like Boots?

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