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The Boy in Blue

1986Movie1 h 40 minR

33

BadGoodWatch score

33

BadGoodWatch score

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Summary

Ned Hanlan was Canada's most successful sculling champion at the turn of the 20th century.

Good for

Date night
Family movie night
Friends night

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You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by: Charles Jarrott
Written by: Douglas Bowie
Produced by: John Kemeny
Music by: Roger Webb

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Facts

January 17, 1986 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released: January 17, 1986
Runtime: 1 h 40 min
Age rating: R
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: Canada
Box office: $275,770
Available in: 5 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Boy in Blue?"

Questions about The Boy in Blue

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Boy in Blue?

In the United States, The Boy in Blue is free with ads on Hoopla. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Boy in Blue worth watching?

33

BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 5.3 and Metacritic 30). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (30).

Is The Boy in Blue okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching The Boy in Blue?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Is The Boy in Blue plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (5 of 10) more than on its plot.