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The Boat That Rocked
2009 135 min United Kingdom, France, Germany R 18+
★7.1
Drama, Comedy
Director: Richard Curtis
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Description
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.
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$8.02M
Worldwide:
$36.35M
Starring
Philip Seymour Hoffman
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Bill Nighy
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Nick Frost
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Awards
2 wins & 9 nominations total
Key opinion
The Boat That Rocked is widely celebrated as an infectious and nostalgic celebration of 1960s pirate radio culture. While some viewers feel certain segments suffer from uneven pacing or an overindulgence in crude humor, the film's overwhelming spirit, stellar ensemble cast, and iconic soundtrack consistently resonate with audiences.
| Acting | The ensemble cast delivers uniformly excellent performances, with actors like Bill Nighy and Philip Seymour Hoffman fully embodying their colorful characters. | |
| Score | The curated soundtrack of 1960s rock classics acts as the film's emotional heartbeat, effectively recreating the atmosphere and spirit of the era. | |
| Humor | The humor is characterized by a mix of bawdy, crude British wit that some find authentically charming and others find occasionally excessive. | |
| Pacing | The film’s pacing divides viewers; some appreciate the loose, episodic structure that captures a carefree lifestyle, while others find certain sequences feel dragged out. |