The Boys in the Boat (2023)

7.0PG-13124 minDirector: George Clooney

2023 American film by George Clooney

The Boys in the Boat is a 2023 American biographical sports drama film produced and directed by George Clooney from a screenplay by Mark L. Smith, based on the 2013 book by Daniel James Brown. The film follows the University of Washington rowing team, and their quest to compete in the 1936 Summer Olympics. It stars Joel Edgerton as coach Al Ulbrickson Sr. and Callum Turner as rower Joe Rantz.

The Boys in the Boat had its world premiere in Los Angeles on December 11, 2023, and was theatrically released by Amazon MGM Studios in the United States on December 25 and internationally by Warner Bros. Pictures. It grossed $55 million and received mixed reviews from critics.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Boys in the Boat about?
The Boys in the Boat (2023) — A 1930s-set story centered on the University of Washington's rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings.
Is The Boys in the Boat based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Boys in the Boat scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.