The Boys in the Boat
Seen it?2023 | 123 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved I Swear or Rush, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
The triumphant underdog story of the University of Washington men's rowing team, who stunned the world by competing at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$54 million worldwide on a $40 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 234K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Clooney
- Joel EdgertonCoach Al Ulbrickson
- Callum TurnerJoe Rantz
- Peter GuinnessGeorge Pocock
- Sam StrikeRoger Morris
- Thomas ElmsChuck Day
- Jack MulhernDon Hume
- Luke SlatteryBobby Moch
- Bruce Herbelin-EarleShorty Hunt
- Wil CobanJim McMillin
- Tom VareyJohnny White