Boatlift(2011)
An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience
Boatlift Synopsis
From the midst of 9/11, one of the darkest moments in American history, comes this inspiring and relatively unknown story. When the twin towers fell, hundreds of thousands of people ran to the water's edge. They soon realized that Manhattan is, indeed, an island. And that they were trapped. Within moments, an armada of every vessel that could get to the city's seawall spontaneously organized. Dashing into the teeth of danger, hundreds of boats pulled together and, without any formal planning, military or otherwise, they pulled off an ad-hoc sea evacuation that became the largest in history. Their story of courage and resolve reminds us of the powerful spirit that rose among us, on that fateful day. Narrated by Tom Hanks. Directed by Eddie Rosenstein.
Boatlift (2011) is a adventure, documentary and drama film directed by Rick Velleu, released on September 8, 2011 with a runtime of 12m. It stars Tom Hanks. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Rick Velleu
- Producers:
- Eddie Rosenstein
- Status:
- Released
Boatlift Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Rick Velleu, produced by Eddie Rosenstein.
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Boatlift Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Boatlift – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boatlift online?
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Boatlift (2011) is available to stream on Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Boatlift?
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The main cast of Boatlift (2011) includes Tom Hanks. The film was directed by Rick Velleu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boatlift released?
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Boatlift was released on September 8, 2011 and runs for 12m.
Is Boatlift worth watching?
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Boatlift (2011) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.