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The Boat Race

2009·Movie
1h 40min

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No stream option in US yet.

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Sports, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Alex, 15, lives alone with his dad, enduring relentless physical violence, rebelling against everyone. To escape from this daily life, Alex rows on the Meuse river, and has only one obsession: to win the Belgian Singles Championships at any cost. Sergi, his coach, and Muriel, the young girl he's in love with, will enable Alex to rediscover the human values he has lost. A long and tough learning curve...
Intense Sports DramaTroubled YouthPhysical and Emotional ViolenceComing-of-AgeSocial CommentaryRedemptionBelgian SettingCharacter StudyBleak Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Boat Race worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Boat Race rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Boat Race?

1 h 40 min

The Boat Race runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is The Boat Race in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Belgium, Luxembourg.

In how many countries can I watch The Boat Race?

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