The Boat Race movie poster

The Boat Race

October 8, 2009 1h 40m 4.8/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 2009. The Boat Race is a drama film. directed by Bernard Bellefroid.

Starring Joffrey Verbruggen, Thierry Hancisse, and Sergi López

Synopsis

Alex, 15, lives alone with his dad, enduring relentless physical violence, rebelling against everyone. To escape from this daily life, Alex rows on the Meuse river, and has only one obsession: to win the Belgian Singles Championships at any cost. Sergi, his coach, and Muriel, the young girl he's in love with, will enable Alex to rediscover the human values he has lost. A long and tough learning curve...

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 8, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 4.8/10 Mixed (5 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Liaison Cinématographique

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Boat Race about?

Alex, 15, lives alone with his dad, enduring relentless physical violence, rebelling against everyone. To escape from this daily life, Alex rows on the Meuse river, and has only one obsession: to w...

Who directed The Boat Race?

The Boat Race was directed by Bernard Bellefroid.

How long is The Boat Race?

The Boat Race has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was The Boat Race released?

The Boat Race was released on October 8, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Boat Race?

The main cast of The Boat Race includes Joffrey Verbruggen, Thierry Hancisse, Sergi López, Pénélope-Rose Lévèque, David Murgia.