The Boys in the Boat

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The Boys in the Boat

PG-13

Released Dec 25, 2023

2h 4m

History

Drama

Biography

Sports

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The Boys in the Boat is a sports drama based on the #1 New York Times bestselling non-fiction novel written by Daniel James Brown. The film, directed by George Clooney, is about the 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competed for gold at the Summer Olympics in Berlin. This inspirational true story follows a group of underdogs at the height of the Great Depression as they are thrust into the spotlight and take on elite rivals from around the world.

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Critics Consensus

The Boys in the Boat tells its inspirational true story with heart and solid craftsmanship, but director George Clooney's stolidly traditional approach prevents it from leaving much of an impact.

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Audience Says

The Boys in the Boat might be slow in spots, but the end result is still an inspiring feel-good film that the whole family can enjoy.

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Tomris Laffly

TheWrap

George Clooney’s disarmingly old-school rowing movie gets it right.

Jan 26, 2024

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Helen O'Hara

Empire Magazine

It’s unexceptionally filmed and occasionally clunky, but this is a gently heart-warming underdog story, and Turner shows real star-power in the lead role.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 16, 2024

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Wenlei Ma

PerthNow

The Boys in the Boat is an old-fashioned and solid historical biography that ticks a lot of the right boxes. It’s not going to set tongues wagging but what it does do is tell an inspiring story with polish and a deftness befitting the genre.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 15, 2024

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

Steeped in a lazy sort of nostalgia, this distinctly forgettable adaptation fails to capture the exhilaration of the book.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 11, 2024

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Calum Cooper

Flick Feast

The techniques on display in The Boys in the Boat are so obvious, redundant even, that we become aware of the manipulation, and thus lose investment.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 19, 2024

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Sarah Marrs

Lainey Gossip

Dads will love The Boys in the Boat.

May 29, 2024

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Dan

very average at best.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/01/24

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Google

example of courage...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/04/24

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Jtex

Deep, meaningful story that was enjoyable. Highly recommend .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/25/24

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Patricia

Boys in the Boat was inspiring, exciting, and captivating.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/24

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Sarah D

Absolutely loved this movie! it's a must watch for everyone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/07/24

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Lee S

I read the book, so I knew it would be great. George Clooney directed a fabulous film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/06/24

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Synopsis

The Boys in the Boat is a sports drama based on the #1 New York Times bestselling non-fiction novel written by Daniel James Brown. The film, directed by George Clooney, is about the 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competed for gold at the Summer Olympics in Berlin. This inspirational true story follows a group of underdogs at the height of the Great Depression as they are thrust into the spotlight and take on elite rivals from around the world.

Director: George Clooney
Producer: Grant Heslov, George Clooney
Screenwriter: Mark L. Smith
Distributor: MGM
Production Co: Spyglass Media Group, Smokehouse Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating: PG-13 (Language and Smoking)
Genre: History, Drama, Biography, Sports
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 16, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $52.6M
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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