The Golden Boat(1991)
The Golden Boat Synopsis
Inspired in form by American police TV shows and soap operas, The Golden Boat is a madcap, surreal dash through the streets of New York city, telling the mysterious and often hilarious story of an aged street-person named Austin, a comically compulsive assassin, as he joins up with a young rock critic and philosophy student named Israel Williams. In the course of their adventures, Austin pursues his object of desire - a Mexican soap opera star - and along the way engages a host of TV characters and bit players, whose repartee range from gangsterish insults to the question of God's existence.
The Golden Boat (1991) is a drama and comedy film directed by Raúl Ruiz, released on June 22, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Michael Kirby, Federico Muchnik, Brett Alexander and Mary Hestand. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Raúl Ruiz
- Writers:
- Raúl Ruiz, Federico Muchnik
- Cinematographer:
- Maryse Alberti
- Composer:
- John Zorn
- Production:
- Nomad Films, Duende Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Golden Boat Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Michael Kirby
Michael Kirby
as Austin
- Federico Muchnik
Federico Muchnik
as Israel Williams
- Brett Alexander
Brett Alexander
as Doc
- Mary Hestand
Mary Hestand
as Alina
Kathy Acker
as Professor
Kate Valk
as Amelia Lopes
Jim Jarmusch
as Stranger
Barbet Schroeder
as Mean Passer-by
Annie Sprinkle
as Waitress
- Hisham Bizri
Hisham Bizri
as Himself
Vito Acconci
as Swiss assassin
Key crew
Directed by Raúl Ruiz, written by Raúl Ruiz and Federico Muchnik.
Explore more Drama titles
The Golden Boat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 8 ratings.
You may also like
Code 3
2025
The Legend of Barney Thomson
2015
God Bless America
2012
CQ
2001
Deathtrap
1982
Almost Friends
2017
Somewhere in Queens
2023
Juniper
2021
Don't Think Twice
2016
About Alex
2014
Savage House
2026
Fun with Dick and Jane
1977
The Middle Man
2021
My Own Love Song
2010
Small Apartments
2012
68 Kill
2017
Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer
2025
Class
1983
Better Living Through Chemistry
2014
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
1988
Movies similar to The Golden Boat
The Voicemail
2026
Skull & Bones
2007
No Surrender
1985
Nightbitch
2024
Bloody Sundae
2009
Cook-Off!
2017
Code of the Streets
1939
Upside Down Pineapple
2024
A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story
1992
Child of God
2014
White House Madness
1975
Cruise
2022
The Big White
2005
Balearic Caper
1966
Very Bad Things
1998
The Devil and Ms. D
1999
The Marksman
2021
Enemy of the State
1998
Sex of the Devil
1971
Jane Austen's Mafia!
1998
The Golden Boat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Golden Boat online?
+
The Golden Boat (1991) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Golden Boat?
+
The main cast of The Golden Boat (1991) includes Michael Kirby, Federico Muchnik, Brett Alexander, Mary Hestand and Kathy Acker. The film was directed by Raúl Ruiz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Golden Boat released?
+
The Golden Boat was released on June 22, 1991 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Golden Boat worth watching?
+
The Golden Boat (1991) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.