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The Boat That Rocked

2009Movie2 h 15 minR

ComedyDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic586.9Rotten Tomatoes59%71%

A romantic, fast-paced drama movie about history and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

On air. Off shore. Out of control.

When a group of rebellious deejays decides to defy the ban on government-censored music, they take to the seas to broadcast music and mayhem to millions of adoring fans.

Feels like

  • 1960s British Pop Culture
  • Pirate Radio
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Comedy-Drama
  • Music-Driven
  • Rebellious Spirit
  • Social Commentary
  • Nostalgic
  • Feel-Good

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Richard Curtis
Written by
Richard Curtis
Produced by
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Ronaldo Vasconcellos
Music by
Hans Zimmer

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Facts

April 1, 2009 · 2 h 15 min · R

Released
April 1, 2009
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$36 million
Available in
69 countries

Tropes

Good Hair, Evil Hair, Large Ham, Dance Party Ending +9

  • Good Hair, Evil Hair
  • Large Ham
  • Dance Party Ending
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • New-Age Retro Hippie
  • Token Minority
  • Hidden Disdain Reveal
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Slobs Versus Snobs
  • My Friends... and Zoidberg
  • Kick the Dog
  • Ambiguously Gay

12 of 73 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Boat That Rocked?"

Questions about The Boat That Rocked

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Where can I stream The Boat That Rocked?

HBO MaxCinemax

In the United States, The Boat That Rocked streams on HBO Max and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Boat That Rocked worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (59).

Will The Boat That Rocked make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is The Boat That Rocked good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Boat That Rocked a box office flop?

Budget$50 million
Box office$36 million

Yes: it cost about $50 million to make and earned $36 million worldwide, 73% of its budget.

What tropes does The Boat That Rocked use?

Good Hair, Evil HairLarge HamDance Party EndingWhat Happened to the Mouse?New-Age Retro HippieToken MinorityHidden Disdain RevealMood WhiplashSlobs Versus SnobsMy Friends... and ZoidbergKick the DogAmbiguously Gayand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Good Hair, Evil Hair, Large Ham, and Dance Party Ending.