Official movie poster for The Boys in the Boat (2023), a drama history film

The Boys in the Boat(2023)

Believe in the impossible. Believe in each other.

7.2(379)2h 3m2023-12-25
DramaHistory

The Boys in the Boat Synopsis

The triumphant underdog story of the University of Washington men's rowing team, who stunned the world by competing at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

The Boys in the Boat (2023) is a drama and history film directed by George Clooney, released on December 25, 2023 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Joel Edgerton, Callum Turner, Peter Guinness and Sam Strike. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 379 ratings.

Director:
George Clooney
Writers:
Daniel James Brown, Mark L. Smith
Producers:
George Clooney, Grant Heslov
Cinematographer:
Martin Ruhe
Composer:
Alexandre Desplat
Production:
Smokehouse Pictures, Spyglass Media Group, Amazon MGM Studios
Budget:
$40,000,000
Revenue:
$54,401,583
Status:
Released

The Boys in the Boat (2023) Trailer

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The Boys in the Boat Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Boys in the Boat.

Official Trailer

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Joe Reunites With His Father

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First Race

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Joe Tries Out For The Rowing Team

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Poughkeepsie Race – Official Clip

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Rowing is Poetry - Official Clip

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That Boat is All I Got – Official Clip

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Coach’s First Speech – Official Clip

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The Boys in the Boat Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 379 ratings.

CinemaSerf

7/10

Living out of a dilapidated old car on a piece of waste ground in a suburb of Seattle, Joe Rantz (Callum Turner) travels each day to the University of Washington where he studies engineering. Using newspapers to stop-up the holes in his boots, we learn quickly that he's pretty poverty stricken and when told he has to fund the second half of his semester, is facing quite a challenge. Luckily, his pal Roger Morris…

Reviewed on January 16, 2024

r96sk

7/10

A pretty standard sports biopic. It successfully tells a feel-good underdog story. Events do meander in parts, but for the vast majority it's a solid watch. Callum Turner is, as you'd expect given he's the main character, the film's standout, I enjoyed his performance. Joel Edgerton is good too, as is Hadley Robinson in a small role. I also dug the score used throughout, at plenty of moments I could feel myself…

Reviewed on January 26, 2024

Brent Marchant

6/10

When it comes to underdog stories, there are offerings that are decidedly inspirational and those that are riddled with clichés. As for the latest in this genre from director George Clooney, the film falls squarely in the latter category. Although capably made for the most part, this fact-based account about the 1936 US Olympic gold medal-winning eight-man rowing team is positively rife with shopworn predictable…

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

jimb15122

9/10

A well made period piece. Near total absence of woke themes and perversions. Bravo George Clooney!!

Reviewed on June 2, 2024

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The Boys in the Boat – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Boys in the Boat online?

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The Boys in the Boat (2023) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Boys in the Boat?

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The main cast of The Boys in the Boat (2023) includes Joel Edgerton, Callum Turner, Peter Guinness, Sam Strike and Thomas Elms. The film was directed by George Clooney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Boys in the Boat released?

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The Boys in the Boat was released on December 25, 2023 and runs for 2h 3m.

Is The Boys in the Boat worth watching?

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The Boys in the Boat (2023) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 379 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Boys in the Boat?

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Yes. The official The Boys in the Boat trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.