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The Boat That Rocked (2009)

โ€œOn air. Off shore. Out of control.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 2,350 votes 2h 15m r ComedyDrama

#57 of 242 films from 2009 #594 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Richard Curtis ยท Written by Richard Curtis

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Overview

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.

Cast

Tom Sturridgeas Carl
Philip Seymour Hoffmanas The Count
Rhys Ifansas Gavin
Bill Nighyas Quentin
Emma Thompsonas Charlotte
Nick Frostas Dave
Kenneth Branaghas Dormandy
January Jonesas Eleonore
Gemma Artertonas Desiree
Jack Davenportas Twatt
Rhys Darbyas Angus
Chris O'Dowdas Simon
Katherine Parkinsonas Felicity
Katie Lyonsas Angus' Boat Girl

Facts

Release dateApril 1, 2009
Runtime135 min (2h 15m) โ€” longer as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$36,348,784 (0.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt1131729

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Questions

How long is The Boat That Rocked?
The Boat That Rocked runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Is The Boat That Rocked worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 2,350 votes, which places it #57 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 77%) and #594 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Boat That Rocked?
The Boat That Rocked was directed by Richard Curtis. Other well-rated titles by the same director: About Time (2013), Love Actually (2003).
Who stars in The Boat That Rocked?
Tom Sturridge as Carl; Philip Seymour Hoffman as The Count; Rhys Ifans as Gavin; Bill Nighy as Quentin; Emma Thompson as Charlotte; Nick Frost as Dave.
What is The Boat That Rocked rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Boat That Rocked?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/30653.

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