The Boatniks
Seen it?1970 | 99 min | Comedy, Family
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
Young and awkward, The Coast-Guard's ensign Thomas Garland suffers from the comparison with his late father, a war hero. Which does not prevent him from falling for pretty Kate Fairchild, a young woman who runs a sailing school. Of course the way he expresses his deep sympathy for the lady leaves to be desired. And the situation does not improve when a trio of bumbling jewel thieves interferes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$19 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Tokar
- Robert MorseEnsign Garland
- Stefanie PowersKate
- Phil SilversHarry Simmons
- Norman FellMax
- Mickey ShaughnessyCharlie
- Wally CoxJason
- Don AmecheCommander Taylor
- Joey FormanLt. Jordan
- Vito ScottiPepe Galindo
- Tom LowellWagner