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The Boost

1988Movie1 h 35 minR

47

MediocreGoodWatch score

47

MediocreGoodWatch score

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Summary

Lenny Brown moves to California to find his fortune in tax shelter investments. When the federal government changes the tax laws, poor Lenny finds himself $700,000 in hock with nowhere to turn.

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Thought-provoking
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Crew

Directed by: Harold Becker
Written by: Darryl Ponicsan
Produced by: Daniel H. Blatt
Music by: Stanley Myers

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Facts

December 23, 1988 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released: December 23, 1988
Runtime: 1 h 35 min
Age rating: R
Content: Drug Use, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $8 million
Box office: $784,990
Available in: 7 countries

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Where can I stream The Boost?

In the United States, The Boost streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Boost worth watching?

47

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is The Boost good for date night?

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Not really: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Boost plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.