The Boys in the Boat

2023
PG-13
2h 3m

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7.0/10

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Coming-of-Age Docudrama Water Sport Biography Drama Sport

A 1930s-set story centered on the University of Washington's rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings.A 1930s-set story centered on the University of Washington's rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings.A 1930s-set story centered on the University of Washington's rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings.

Director
- George Clooney
Writers
- Daniel James Brown
- Mark L. Smith
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

7.0/10

26K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

2,781

Director
- George Clooney
Writers
- Daniel James Brown
- Mark L. Smith
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 wins & 3 nominations total

Trivia
In a scene during the Olympics, there is mention of Ran Laurie in the British boat. Ran Laurie was the father of actor Hugh Laurie.

Goofs
The newsreel in the movie says Jesse Owens is from the University of Ohio. While there is an Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, he was actually a student at The Ohio State University --- so named in 1878, well before 1936.

Quotes
George Pocock: That bunch of kids rowed like no one else who's ever come through here.

Connections
Featured in Jimmy Kimmel Live!: George Clooney/Kumail Nanjani/Lenny Kravitz (2023)

Soundtracks
Until Life Turns Your Way Again
Written and Performed by Ian James Donaldson
Courtesy of Black Toast Music

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Featured review

8/10

Great 2 hours

I loved book, I saw the PBS documentary, but was sorry to see early poor reviews for this film. Saw a promo on tv that it was opening on Christmas Day, and snagged a seat, but I had very little expectation that it would be good. Boy, was I wrong! This film held my attention fully, and given the terrible nature of our society right now, it was a total breath of fresh air to be transported to another time and place. Not since Indiana Jones have I felt so fully ensconced in The Great Depression, by the beautiful cinematography, perfect costuming, and fine acting depicting the sheer difficulty of just surviving in the US then. I understand some poignant issues for Joe Rantz needed to be removed from the movie due to time constraints, but all are easily accessible to anyone wanting more information. In short, I have a newfound respect for George Clooney, who made a very fine film.