The Boat That Rocked
2009·Movie·
·2h 15min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
On air. Off shore. Out of control.
An ensemble comedy, where the romance is between the young people of the 60s, and pop music. It's about a band of DJs that captivate Britain, playing the music that defines a generation and standing up to a government that wanted control of popular culture via the British Broadcasting Corporation. Loosely based on the events in Britain in the 60's when the Labour government of Harold Wilson, wanted to bring the pirate radio stations under control, enough to see the passage of the Marine Broadcasting Offences Act on 15 August 1967. Also known as "Pirate Radio".
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersComing Of AgeFreedom Vs. ControlMedia ManipulationPursuit Of HappinessFriendship
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersLove And RomanceSocial RevolutionForbidden LoveComing-Of-Age StoryRebellion Against AuthorityBreaking The RulesUnderground Radio Station
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- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Richard Curtis, Danny Cohen, Jeremy Braben
Written by:
Richard Curtis
Produced by:
Hilary Bevan Jones, Tim Bevan, Liza Chasin
Composed by:
Hans Zimmer
Cast
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